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NYK to Build New Energy-saving Bulk Carrier under Long-term Charter Contract
NYK has concluded a contract with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) for construction of a next-generation energy-saving bulk carrier. After delivery in 2021, the ship is expected to transport raw materials for JFE …
Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha Begins Operations
Wing Maritime Service Corporation and Kaiyo Kogyo Corporation, both of which are NYK subsidiaries that provide harbor tugboat and other related services, merged on Monday (Jul 01).
Caption: Japan's First …
ONE’s Operating Vessel Rescued Crew Members from Sinking Coastal Vessel in the Eastern Gulf of Aden
On 20 June 2019, Ocean Network Express (ONE) operated vessel, NYK EAGLE, was involved in a combined rescue operation involving Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and regional …
NYK Group Company Becomes the First Asian Member of One Sea Autonomous Ship Alliance
NYK Group research subsidiary MTI Co. Ltd. has become the first Asian member of One Sea, an industry alliance aiming to realize autonomous ships. By actively participating in the discussion on international standards, …
Long-term Wärtsilä Service Agreements support optimal performance for LNG Carriers
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed long-term service agreements for four Japanese owned LNG Carriers. Wärtsilä’s Dynamic Maintenance Planning (DMP) proposition with performance guarantees …
NYK Participates in First LNG Bunkering Operation in the Setouchi and Kyushu Areas of Western Japan
Yesterday, NYK, together with Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc., Saibu Gas Co. Ltd., and The Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc., successfully conducted a truck-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering demonstration at the …
Cruise Ship Asuka II to Undergo Makeover in 2020
Asuka II (see also CruiseMapper), operated by NYK Cruises Co. Ltd., will undergo a 45-day makeover at the Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard in Singapore from the middle of January 2020. Asuka II is the …
New Jointly Owned LNG Carrier with JERA Named
On May 14, a naming ceremony was held at the Nagasaki shipyard of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier that NYK and JERA Co. Inc.* will jointly own.** The ceremony was attended …
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening Ceremony for Next-Generation LNG Carrier BUSHU MARU - Second Ship for JERA in the Freeport LNG Project
Significantly improved LNG carrying capacity and fuel performance due to enhanced hull structure and hybrid propulsion system
New vessel to transport LNG for various ventures, including the Freeport LNG Project in …
GTT receives new order from Hyundai Samho to design the tanks of an LNG carrier for NYK
GTT has received an order from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the tank design of a Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier (LNGC) on behalf of the Japanese ship-owner Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK).
GTT’s Mark III …