https://www.offshore-energy.biz/new-lng-powered-car-carrier-joins-k-lines-fleet/

Japanese shipping giant Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has taken delivery of its latest vessel, the LNG-fueled car carrier Nereus Highway. This 7,000 CEU capacity ship, constructed by China Merchants Jinling Shipbuilding (Jiangsu), represents a significant milestone as the first LNG-powered vessel built by the Chinese shipyard for K Line. The order, initially placed in September 2021, marks a strategic advancement in K Line's commitment to environmentally sustainable shipping practices.

The vessel is equipped with a dual-fuel, electronically controlled WinGD 7X62DF-2.1 engine, designed to minimize methane emissions while operating on LNG.The adoption of LNG as a primary fuel is a critical element in reducing the environmental impact of maritime operations. When compared to conventional heavy fuel oil, LNG offers a reduction in CO2 emissions by 25% to 30%, virtually eliminates sulfur oxides (SOx), and decreases nitrogen oxides (NOx) by approximately 75%, ensuring compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) stringent NOx Tier 3 regulations.This delivery underscores K Line’s ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability within the global shipping industry.