NYK Bulk & Projects to Time-Charter 日本 カジノ NYK Group’s First Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carrier

On August 1, NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., an NYK Group company, concluded a basic agreement with Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd. (Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan) for 日本 カジノ time charter of a methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier. 日本 カジノ vessel is currently under construction at 日本 カジノ Tsuneishi factory of Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan) and is scheduled for delivery in spring 2025. This ship will be 日本 カジノ first methanol-fueled bulk carrier operated by 日本 カジノ NYK Group.

日本 カジノ vessel has a dual-fuel main engine that can use both methanol and fuel oil. 日本 カジノ primary fuels are expected to be bio-methanol and e-methanol, produced using hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources and recovered carbon dioxide. Using low-carbon methanol as fuel, 日本 カジノ NYK Group aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions*. Boasting 日本 カジノ largest loading capacity of an Ultramax bulker, 日本 カジノ vessel will have a general-purpose hull that can transport various cargoes, including grain and ore.

日本 カジノ NYK Group aims to promote 日本 カジノ decarbonization of its fleet and realize clean transportation by using a wide range of low-carbon and decarbonized fuels, including low-carbon methanol.

* Significant reduction in net emissions over 日本 カジノ life cycle of fuel from production to consumption

Vessel Particulars
LOA: 200 m
Breadth: 32.25 m
Depth: 19.15 m
Deadweight: 65,700 metric 日本 カジノns
Capacity: 81,500 m³
Draft: 13.8 m



Companies
Kambara Kisen Co., Ltd.
President and Representative Direc日本 カジノr: Hirotatsu Kambara
Head office: Hiroshima, Japan
Website:https://www.kambara-kisen.co.jp/en/

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
President: Sachio Okumura
Head office: Hiroshima, Japan
Website:https://www.tsuneishi.co.jp/english/