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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has received orders from three shipping companies, Toyofuji Shipping, Miyazaki Sangyo Kaiun, and Nichitoku Kisen, to build three new box ships at its Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The vessels, which are expected to be completed and delivered in the 2028 fiscal year, measure approximately 15,570 gross tons, with a length of 168 meters and a breadth of 30.2 meters.
Each ship will have a loading capacity of around 2,300 passenger vehicles and feature several eco-friendly design elements. These include a windscreen at the bow and a vertical stem, which are designed to reduce propulsion resistance and improve fuel efficiency. Additionally, MHI’s proprietary energy-saving system technology combines high-efficiency propellers and rudders with reduced resistance to further enhance fuel efficiency.
The main engines of the ships will be capable of running on both methanol and heavy fuel oil, with the former expected to reduce CO2 emissions per transport unit by more than 20% compared to ships currently operated by heavy fuel oil in Toyofuji Shipping’s fleet. Furthermore, the potential adoption of green methanol in the future could lead to even greater CO2 emission reductions.
In related news, MHI took orders for two dual-fuel ro-ro cargo ships from Toyofuji Shipping and Fukuju Shipping in June 2024. These vessels will also incorporate MHI’s energy-saving technology and are expected to contribute to a reduction in CO2 emissions in the shipping industry. Overall, MHI’s new orders demonstrate its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility in the maritime industry, and its efforts to develop and promote eco-friendly ships that can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future.