NS United Kaiun Kaisha Partners with Nihon Shipyard for Methanol Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier Construction

300-meter-long bulker is meticulously designed to comply with the EEDI Phase 3 requirements and is slated for deployment into service in 2027 or thereafter. This decision aligns with the company's overarching mid-term investment strategy and its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With a fleet encompassing over 200 ships, NS United Group has earmarked approximately $1.4 billion for fleet rejuvenation by 2030, with a substantial portion of around $290 million designated for environmental initiatives, including engine conversions. Notably, a significant portion of this investment, totaling around $1 billion, is allocated for vessels powered by alternative fuels like methanol. NS United has actively engaged in various biofuel trials and is part of a collaborative effort, alongside MAN Energy Solutions , K Line, Itochu , and Nihon Shipyard, to develop 200,000 dwt ammonia-fueled bulk carriers.