Japanese carrier NYK has ordered four new LNG-fuelled capesize bulk carriers scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2025.
It’s part of the company’s capesize bulk carrier fleet development aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the NYK Group's ocean-going businesses by 2050.
The four ships will emit almost no sulfur oxides (SOx), 85% less NOx, and 40% less carbon dioxide (CO2) compared to existing conventional heavy oil-fuelled vessels. Additionally, they will be compliant with the IMO’s NOx (nitrogen oxide) emission regulations.
NYK is positioning LNG fuel as a bridge solution until future zero emission ships can be realised.
“Going forward, we will continuously and gradually proceed with our planned introduction of LNG-fuelled vessels until the realisation of zero-emission vessels that use marine fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, which have an even lower environmental impact,” a spokesman said.
Two of the vessels have been ordered from Nihon Shipyard and one each from Namura Shipbuilding and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding.
