NYK in three-way teaming to explore greener shipping

Tokyo: Shipowners NYK and A.P. Moller-Maersk and classification society DNV have agreed to share ideas on emission-reduction technologies and initiatives. Exchanging knowledge in these areas aims to enable more cost-effective solutions and more efficient implementation of measures required to reduce CO2, NOx and SOx emissions and other environmental impacts.

The companies will exchange ideas mainly in the following areas: 

- Energy-efficiency technologies, including waste-heat recovery1 and air lubrication.
- Emission-abatement technologies including emission-cleaning systems, systems for operations using low-sulphur fuel, and systems for ballast-water treatment.
- Alternative fuel, including LNG and fuel cells, as a replacement for heavy fuel oil.
- Vessel-operation measures, including super-slow-steaming operations, to reduce air emissions and increase fuel efficiency.

In addition to the above, technological exchanges among the companies will be promoted in a number of other fields.

The three companies say they continue to take initiatives to safeguard the environment by developing environment-friendly vessels and ensuring energy-efficient operations.  
(Source:www.seatradeasia-online.com)