What is the latest status of the project “Bisan Maru Biofuel-Powered Tug”?

The status recorded for “Bisan Maru Biofuel-Powered Tug” is under construction.

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This Taiyo project page references Baird Maritime along with the original URL (https://www.bairdmaritime.com/tugs/tug-news-roundup-may-13-us-navy-salvage-ship-christening-japanese-biofuel-powered-newbuilding-and-more). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Bisan Maru Biofuel-Powered Tug

Sector: Seaport • Location: Okayama Prefecture, Japan

Source: Baird Maritime

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Seagate Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), christened a new biofuel-powered tug named Bisan Maru. Built by Kanagawa Dockyard, the tug will enter service at the Port of Mizushima in Okayama Prefecture in August 2026. It features a conventional diesel engine with a biofuel blender and an ultrasonic hull anti-fouling system to reduce CO2 emissions.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Seaport, Consumer Products
Location: Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Baird Maritime

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The project “Bisan Maru Biofuel-Powered Tug” is an infrastructure initiative in the Seaport sector, located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Baird Maritime.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Seagate Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), christened a new biofuel-powered tug named Bisan Maru. Built by Kanagawa Dockyard, the tug will enter service at the Port of Mizushima in Okayama Prefecture in August 2026. It features a conventional diesel engine with a biofuel blender and an ultrasonic hull anti-fouling system to reduce CO2 emissions.
Original sector	Marine

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Country	Japan
State	Okayama Prefecture

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Source	Baird Maritime
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Record type	Project
Sector	Seaport, Consumer Products
Article published date	2026-05-15

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