Maersk Completes First Supply of 5,000 Tons of Ethanol to the Container Ship "Maersk Halifax"

The shipping company Maersk has successfully completed the first supply of ethanol to the container ship "Maersk Halifax" (IMO 9784271), the first in its fleet adapted to use two types of fuel. This operation marks a new step in the testing of alternative fuels to reduce emissions from maritime transport.

A total of 5,000 tons of bioethanol were supplied to the "Maersk Halifax," registered in Singapore. The operation allowed for the assessment of how the supply operations work and what needs arise from the use of this fuel.

The tests, conducted in Singapore, have also served to analyze the availability of ethanol, the preparation of the supply chain, and the means necessary to use it as marine fuel.

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