Singapore’s first 100% biodiesel-powered harbour ship sets sail

The vessel will undergo 1,000 hours of trial.

Singapore has launched its 16-metre harbour ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel.

The President 100 was developed by Weichai Power, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University's Marine Energy and Sustainable Development Centre (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine.

This development marks the start of full-scale operational testing for B100 marine fuel in real-world conditions.

President 100 was built by local shipyard Pinnacle Marine. It will now undergo a 1,000-hour continuous trial in Singapore's port waters to assess B100's long-term performance, emissions, and reliability.

“B100 biodiesel offers an immediate pathway toward net-zero operations. Weichai's high-efficiency marine power systems optimised for B100 not only reduce emissions but also set a benchmark for the global shipping industry's green transformation,” Weichai said.

The project will also serve as a model for Singapore's maritime energy transition and contribute to establishing industry-wide standards for biodiesel-powered vessels.