New-generation, eco-friendly vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has formed the concept for its next-generation vessels by building on and refining existing technologies it has developed and adopted. The first new concept is a next-generation, environmentally friendly car carrier; “ISHIN-I,” which stands for “Innovations in Sustainability backed by Historically proven, Integrated technologies.”
While in port, and during loading and unloading, ISHIN-I achieves zero CO2 emissions. It further develops the use of renewable energy for conventional car carriers, realising its zero emission goal by adopting large-capacity solarpower panels and rechargeable batteries.
When under way, it reduces CO2 emissions by 50 percent, using multiple new technologies to greatly reduce the vessel’s burden on the environment. The ship achieves a 41 percent reduction, in comparison (per unit) to conventional vessels (PCTC with a capacity of 6,400 standard passenger cars). Therefore, for larger vessels in the future, CO2 emissions can be reduced by 50 percent. MOL is also continuing to work on more concepts for other next-generation vessels such as: ferries, bulkships, tankers, and containerships.
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