Yesterday, on the occasion of the international trade fair on the sector Posidonia 2026 which ends today in Athens, The ceremony with which the Korean Naval Registry granted to the South Korean shipbuilding company HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. (HJSC) the approval in principle of a project for the construction of a container ship of the capacity of 10,000 TEUs powered by biofuels, i.e. with low-carbon fuels obtained by blending biofuels, such as vegetable or animal oils, with traditional fuels at fossil fuel base.

After signing a collaboration agreement last year with the Registry to acquire the necessary technology, HJSC has conducted research on the application of propulsion systems to container-holder biofuels of this capacity currently under construction, and last month completed the technological development of these devices.

"Thanks to the development of container ship technology powered by biofuels - commented the CEO by HJSC, Yoo Sang-Cheol, on the occasion of yesterday's ceremony - We expect a positive impact on sales and acquisition of orders in the market for environmentally friendly vessels. Since the construction of decarbonised ships is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we will ensure our competitiveness to establish a fruitful collaboration with the shipowners'.