Hybrid Electric Propulsion Reduces Noise and Provides High-Value Customer Experience
On September 30, NYK entered into a shipbuilding contract with Maehata Shipbuilding Corporation for the construction of a new restaurant ship (the "Ship"). The Ship is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will be operated by Cruise Club Tokyo Inc., an NYK Group company, as the successor to the Lady Crystal restaurant ship currently in operation.
The Ship will be equipped with batteries for electric propulsion, in addition to diesel engines used on most ships. The use of hydrogen fuel is also being considered with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions as a hybrid electric propulsion ship. Furthermore, vibration, noise, and fuel-oil odor will be reduced for a quieter, more comfortable ship experience.
We will also use seasonal ingredients from Akita and Hokkaido prefectures, with which NYK has concluded comprehensive cooperation agreements, to offer our customers the opportunity to enjoy the four seasons of Japan and contribute to the regional development of those areas.
Through these efforts, we aim to create a ship that symbolizes our ESG management and provides our customers with a quality experience.
More details will be posted on the NYK website and other media as needed.
Outline of New Ship (as of September 30, 2024)
Length overall: approx. 48.0 m
Breadth: approx. 9.5 m
Draft: approx. 2.1 m
Gross tonnage: approx. 480 tons
Outline of Companies
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The Cruise Club Tokyo
Head Office: 1F Seafort Square, 2-3-16 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002, Japan
President and Representative: Akiko Tsurumi
Overview: Established in 1989. Operates a fine-dining restaurant that can also host parties and weddings, and Lady Crystal, which provides tours of Tokyo harbor
Website: https://cctokyo.co.jp/english/
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Maehata Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Head Office: 6-3, Hoshinmachi, Sasebo, Nagasaki 857-0852, Japan
President and Representative Director: Yoshiro Kitamura
Overview: Established in 1948. Builds all types of ships, including ferries, cruise ships, and chemical tankers. Also built Lady Crystal, which is currently operated by The Cruise Club Tokyo.
Website: http://maehata-zousen.co.jp/
On March 10, 2023, the NYK Group released its medium-term management plan "Sail Green, Drive Transformations 2026 — A Passion for Planetary Wellbeing. " With "Bringing value to life" as its corporate philosophy, the Group has set forth a new vision for 2030 that promotes a growth strategy with ESG at its core: "Beyond being a comprehensive logistics company, we will co-create the value needed for the future by deepening our core businesses and growing new businesses."
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