m88 カジノD Starts for Practical Application of Ammonia-fueled Tugboat

On August 18, NYK, IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed a m88 カジノesearch and development agreement to put the world's first ammonia-fueled tugboat into practical use.

With the entry into force of the Paris Agreement m88 カジノ6, global momentum for decarbonization has increased, and reducing GHG emissions has become an issue in the shipping sector. m88 カジノ8, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a goal of halving GHG emissions from the international shipping sector by 2050 and reaching a target of zero as early as the end of this century. Since carbon dioxide (CO₂) is not emitted when ammonia is burned, m88 カジノ viewed to have promise as a next-generation fuel that could mitigate shipping’s impact on global warming. In addition, m88 カジノ said that zero emissions can be realized by utilizing CO₂-free hydrogen* as a raw material for ammonia. Thus, the companies have decided to start this m88 カジノamp;D for an ammonia-fueled tugboat. In fact, the companies worked together to jointly develop the LNG-fueled tugboat Sakigake**, which was built in 2015 as Japan's first ship fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). In this new m88 カジノamp;D project, we will utilize the knowledge cultivated in the development, construction, and operation of Sakigake.

m88 カジノ will proceed with R&D from both technical and operational aspects for the introduction of ammonia as a marine fuel for tugboats.
Specifically, in fiscal 2020 m88 カジノ tackle themes such as technological development of the hull, engine, and fuel supply system, and development of safety navigation methods. After evaluating the practicality of the R&D results, m88 カジノ begin study of the construction of the ammonia-fueled tugboat and the plan for construction.

The initiatives of each company regarding this m88 カジノamp;D are as follows.

The introduction of ammonia as a marine fuel is highly expected to be a practical solution for decarbonization in the shipping sector. This m88 カジノamp;D envisions the implementation of ammonia marine fuel in tugboats that require high output, and we will firmly establish the technical and operational requirements for that purpose. If it is possible to commercialize marine equipment that uses ammonia, which is one of the candidates for a next-generation fuel, and establish a method for operating the vessel, it is expected that the Japanese maritime industry will make a significant contribution to decarbonization of the international shipping sector.

* CO₂-m88 カジノ
One way of producing hydrogen without generating CO₂is through the use of renewable energy. A second way is by using natural gas or coal together with carbon capture and storage. CO₂-free ammonia synthesis is technology for synthesizing ammonia using such CO₂-m88 カジノ.

** LNG-fueled tugboat Sakigake
Sakigake is owned by m88 カジノ and operated in Yokohama port and Kawasaki port under the navigation of Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha. Japan's first LNG-fueled tugboat, Sakigake was built at Keihin Dock Co. Ltd. and is equipped with a dual-fuel engine that can use either LNG or diesel oil, depending on conditions. The tugboat’s engine was constructed by IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. (Niigata Power Systems Co., Ltd. at the time of construction). When using LNG fuel, Sakigake becomes an eco-friendly tugboat compared to when using heavy oil because sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions are reduced by approximately 100%, nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by approximately 80%, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) m88 カジノ 30%.

m88 カジノ each company
＜m88 カジノ＞
Headquarters: Tokyo
President: Hitoshi Nagasawa
Website:/english/

＜m88 カジノ., Ltd.＞
Headquarters: Tokyo
President: Koji Yahagi
Website:https://www.ihi.co.jp/ips/english/index.html

＜m88 カジノ (ClassNK)＞
Headquarters: Tokyo
President & CEO: Hiroaki Sakashita
Website:https://www.classnk.com/

Inquiry Contact Details
m88 カジノ, Corporate Communication Group, Media Relations Team
Keita Misawa
Telephone: +81-3-3284-5177; email:NYKJP.ML.MEDIA@nykgroup.com　

IHI Corporation, Media Relations & m88 カジノ Group Public Relations Division
Kodai Honda
Telephone: +81-90-5439-9477; email: honda8109@ihi-g.com

m88 カジノ (ClassNK), Public Relations Team
Telephone: +81-3-5226-2047; email:eod@classnk.or.jp