ITOCHU, Nihon Shipyard, ClassNK and MPA, signed MOU for study of ammonia carriers

ITOCHU Corporation, ClassNK, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a joint study for the design and safety specifications of ammonia-fueled ships which are under development by ITOCHU and partners. Ammonia is advancing as a viable marine fuel solution for the decarbonization

Mitsubishi and Nihon launch study for development of LCO2 carrier

Demand for LCO2 carriers is expected to grow in the future as a means to transport large volumes of CO2.

Breakthrough achieved in ammonia engine test

NYK Line, IHI Power Systems, Nihon Shipyard, Japan Engine Corporation, and ClassNK have announced that the world’s first four-stroke ammonia-fuelled engine has successfully completed a land-based test for the stable combustion of ammonia having an 80% co-firing ratio as part of a demonstration project for the commercialisation of vessels equipped with a domestically produced ammonia-fuelled

K Line to take delivery of ammonia-powered vessel in 2026

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), together with Itochu, Nihon Shipyard, Mitsui E&S Machinery, and NS United Kaiun Kaisha have obtained an approval in principle (AiP) from classification society, Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for the design of a 200,000-dwt ammonia-fuelled newcastlemax bulk carrier. The vessel was developed by Nihon Shipyard with government backing. K Line said

Pacific Basin sees methanol as best option

Pacific Basin Shipping, a Hong-Kong-headquartered dry bulk shipowner, said it sees methanol as its best option as it pursues commercially viable zero-emissions vessels. In May 2022, the company entered into a memorandum of understanding with Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd and Mitsui & Co., Ltd to cooperate on the development of zero-emission vessels and potential investment

Project to commercialise ammonia moves ahead in Japan

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is working with the nation’s top shipbuilder, Nihon Shipyard, as well as ClassNK and IHI Corporation in the research and development project. These four Japanese maritime forces are joining hands in a bid to commercialise ammonia floating storage and regasification barges. In Japan, technological development is underway for ammonia fuel mixed

ONE orders for 10 green fuel-ready container ships

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has ordered 10 13,700 teu containerships from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Nihon Shipyard Ltd. The order is split equally between HHI and Nihon Shipyard and the ships are slated to be delivered by 2025. Newbuilding orders are designed to help reduce the container line’s carbon footprint. The orders form part