Japanese classification society ClassNK has awarded approval in principle (AIP) for a new ammonia-fueled tug being developed by local companies Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kai ..
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A Japanese project aimed at trialing an ammonia-fueled tugboat — the A-Tug — in the port of Yokohama by FY2024 has reached an important milestone. It has now gained an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the tug’s design from ClassNK.
In addition to ClassNK, the partners in the project are NYK Line and IHI Power Systems. NYK Line is responsible for design construction and operation of the A-Tug. IHI Power Systems, whose subsidiaries include engine manufacturer Niigata Power Systems, is responsible...
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INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), IHI Corporation (IHI) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced they have executed the demonstration of a clean ammonia supply chain linking the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan.
The clean ammonia used for the demonstration was supplied by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). It was produced by Fertiglobe, a joint venture between ADNOC and OCI.N.V. that is a key supplier of ammonia, using natural gas produced in Abu Dhabi. Most of the CO2 emitted from the...
Japanese companies Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), IHI Power Systems, and ClassNK have entered into a memorandum of understanding with the city of Yokohama for the a ..
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A partnership of Japanese companies including Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Japan Engine Corporation, IHI Power Systems, and Nihon Shipyard has received approval f ..
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, ClassNK, and IHI Power Systems have entered into a joint research and development agreement to put the world’s first ammonia-fueled ..
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that it has reached an agreement for joint development of the next-generation engine failure sign diagnosis application, in partnership with ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. (NKCS), IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd., and Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd.
The four companies are looking to develop the application by fusing ClassNK’s “CMAXS LC-A/e-GICSX”(CMAXS) and MOL’s FOCUS “Fleet Optimal Control Unified System”, which is intended to enhance safe operation...