In Chile, Port Portal reports Nippon Yusen Kaisha in collaboration with Idemitsu Tanker, Iino Kaiun, and Nippon Shipyard, has announced the development of an environmentally friendly Very Large Crude Oil Carrier. This new vessel, the first Malacca Max-type VLCC in Japan to use methanol as a next-generation fuel, represents a significant step forward in green shipping.
The vessel will feature a state-of-the-art dual-fuel engine capable of running on both methanol and heavy oil. Additionally, it will utilize a large shaft generator for power during navigation and an auxiliary wind propulsion system, contributing to overall fuel efficiency.
The consortium highlighted that the vessel’s design achieves a reduction of over 40% in emissions compared to the 2025 Energy Efficiency Design Index regulations, demonstrating its alignment with global sustainability goals.
Methanol, expected to play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributes to a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional heavy oil. The use of green methanol, produced from renewable sources like biomass and synthetic methanol, could potentially bring carbon emissions to zero, further advancing the shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts.
More on the story.
Tags: Japan, methanol, NYK
Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
