NYK orders LPG-fuelled VLGC from KHI

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has signed up for an additional 86,700 cu m liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier, taking its orderbook at fellow shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to four. The 230 m long LPG-powered vessel will be delivered from KHI’s Sakaide Works in 2025 and, just like the previous

First LNG dual fuel shuttle tanker delivered

A dual-fuel LNG shuttle tanker ordered by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS, which is an affiliate of NYK, was delivered at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. The vessel has been named Frida Knutsen. The shuttle tanker will be chartered to ENI Trade & Biofuels S.p.A, a subsidiary of Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi S.p.A, and

NYK and Astomos Energy participate in marine biofuel data collection

NYK and Astomos Energy Corporation have participated in a marine biofuel demonstration project launched by the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), a non-profit organization aiming to promote decarbonization of the maritime industry. Biofuels can be used without remodeling the existing ship’s engines and infrastructure. Furthermore, although biofuels generate CO2 when combusted, they are considered

NYK starts tests on Neste’s 100% renewable diesel in Japan

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) have started a test navigation using Neste renewable diesel (NesteRD) supplied by Itochu Enex in tugboats operated by subsidiary Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha. This is the first case in Japan of a 100% concentration of biodiesel being used in a ship. NesteRD is a 100% renewable fuel product that is manufactured from waste

NYK to collaborate with BHP to study green-fueled ships

NYK, the Japanese shipping firm, and BHP, a metals and petroleum company, have agreed to jointly study the next-generation of zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission ships fuelled by green or blue ammonia. As per the partnership, both the companies will expand and deepen their existing business relationship and to support the decarbonisation of ocean transportation

NYK and PowerX to work together for marine decarbonisation

NYK, a Japanese shipping firm, has entered into a partnership agreement with Power X Inc, a company that develops a sustainable energy ecosystem with integrated energy storage products. As per the agreement, both companies will focus on R&D projects including marine ESS, power transfer vessel ‘Power Ark,’ battery-powered vessels, ship electrification, and zero-emission ports. The

NYK inks fourth LNG contract with EDF

Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), via its subsidiary France LNG Shipping, has concluded a fourth LNG carrier long-term charter with France’s EDF LNG Shipping. A ship order has been placed with South Korea’s Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. The 174,000 cu m ship will deliver in 2025 and will fly the French flag. No prices for

NYK inks charter contact with CNOOC for six new LNG carriers

Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has gone to Shanghai for its latest expansion of its LNG fleet, inking orders for six 174,000 cu m vessels with CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding worth a combined $1.26bn. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) will take the vessels on long term charter with delivery dates stretching all the way out

NYK takes delivery methanol-fueled tanker from Hyundai

Japanese shipping group NYK has taken delivery of a third methanol-fueled chemical tanker, named Grouse Sun, from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Korea. The ship was handed over April 19th to Singapore-based owner NYK Bulkship (Asia), an NYK Group company, and will enter into a long-term charter to Waterfront Shipping, under NYK Shipmanagement management. Grouse Sun

Kawasaki Heavy inks third deal with NYK for LPG/ammonia carrier

Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has signed up for an additional 86,700 cu m liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (NH3) carrier at fellow shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). The 230 m long LPG-powered vessel will be delivered from KHI’s Sakaide Works in 2024 and, just like the previous pair announced in December