On October 10, 2024, China Classification Society (CCS) Singapore Branch signed a four-party research cooperation agreement with Weichai Singapore Pte. Ltd. (referred to as “Weichai Singapore”), Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (referred to as “MESD”), and Pinnacle Marine (referred to as “PINNACLE”) in Singapore. This project is a B100 biofuel ship power development and joint test, which relies on the ships in Singapore port waters for a 1000-hour continuous operation test of diesel (B100).

The signing ceremony was witnessed by Zhou Naixiang, Deputy Secretary of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Governor, Song Junji, Deputy Governor, Cao Zhongming, Chinese Ambassador to Singapore, Xu Wen, Secretary General of the Shandong Provincial Government, and Man Shengang, Secretary and Director of the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Chen Zili, General Manager of CCS Singapore Branch, Xue Hua, General Manager of Weichai Singapore, MESD Co-director Yuan Jinhui, and PINNACLE CEO Lin Feng signed a cooperation agreement as representatives of the project participants.  

B100 biodiesel is one of the solutions for the shipping industry to move towards net zero emissions. This joint project, as the first long-term ship test in Singapore, is of great significance for evaluating the performance and emission data of this biodiesel in long-term engine use, as well as formulating corresponding requirements for onboard storage, operation, refueling technology, etc. By relying on the four-party joint R&D project, CCS will continuously strengthen cooperation with the clients in Singapore, further enhance CCS’s technical service capabilities in the field of biodiesel, and work together to provide assistance and support for promoting the net zero emissions target of the shipping industry.