NYK reveals design of futuristic Super Eco Ship 2030

NYK has released an initial exploratory design for its NYK Super Eco Ship 2030, an energy-efficient ship expected to emit far fewer CO2 emissions than current vessels.

The design was created by MTI, a wholly owned NYK subsidiary charged with making use of advances in technology, along with Garroni Progetti srl, an Italian designer of ships, and Elomatic Marine, a Finnish marine-technology consultant.

NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 will make use of progressive technologies that have the potential of being realised by 2030. Decreasing the weight of the hull and reducing water friction will lessen the power needed to propel the ship.

Propulsion power can be increased through use of LNG-based fuel cells, solar cells, and wind power, all of which will lead to a reduction of CO2 by 69 per cent per container carried.

Compared to a conventional 8,000-TEU the NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 is powered by a diesel engine utilising natural power of solar at 1-2 megawatts and wind of 1-3 megawatts.

Source: Transportweekly