ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for large ammonia-powered ammonia carrier developed by MOL, Namura Shipbuilding and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
Tokyo – ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a large-size ammonia-powered ammonia carrier, jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., Namura Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. to transport large volumes of ammonia with low emissions. The...
Namura and NS United Kaiun in project to develop wind-assisted Capesize
London 4 June 2021: Japan-based shipbuilder Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Osaka, President; Kensuke Namura) and operator NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd (Tokyo, President and Representative Director; Kazuo Tanimizu) have partnered in a joint research project aimed at developing a wind-powered system for a 183,000dwt Capesize bulk carrier.
International ambitions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) so as to mitigate climate change...
Namura Shipbuilding delivers 100,000 dwt bulker “CAPE ACE” to K-Line
LONDON – January 27, 2021: Japanese shipyard, Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has delivered a 101,314 DWT post-Panamax bulk carrier to Kawasaki Kisen Co., Ltd that features a newly developed, wide shallow draught design that permits greater cargo loading.
CAPE ACE is 249.94 metres long with a width of 43.00 metres and draught of 12.90 metres. The vessel is the first 100,000 DWT bulk carrier vessel to be delivered...