Next-generation Ship Development

Next-generation Ship Development

Project Implementing Entities

[Research and Development 1]
Development of hydrogen fueled ships

ThemeEntity
Development of marine hydrogen engine and MHFS*.
*MHFS: Marine Hydrogen Fuel Tank and Fuel Supply System
  • ManagerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
  • YANMAR POWER TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd.
  • Japan Engine Corporation

[Research and Development 2]
Development of ammonia fueled ships

ThemeEntity
Development of ships with ammonia fueled​ domestic engines
  • ManagerNippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
  • NIHON SHIPYARD CO.,LTD.
  • Japan Engine Corporation
  • IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.
Integrated project for development and social implementation of ammonia fueled ships
  • ManagerITOCHU Corporation
  • NIHON SHIPYARD CO.,LTD.
  • MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd.
  • Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE)
  • NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.

[Research and Development 3]
Preventing methane slip on LNG fueled ships

ThemeEntity
Development of methane slip reduction technology from LNG fueled ships by catalyst and engine modification
  • ManagerHitachi Zosen Corporation
  • YANMAR POWER TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd.
  • Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.