Japan Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Tugboat with Green Steel Construction
Key Ideas
- Tsuneishi Shipbuilding launches Japan's first tugboat powered by a hydrogen dual-fuel engine and constructed with low emission green steel.
- The vessel features twin 12-cylinder hydrogen-blended internal combustion engines and a storage capacity of approximately 250kg of high-pressure hydrogen gas.
- JFE Steel Corporation supplied JGreeX green steel for the hull, produced using a mass balance approach for significantly reduced CO2 emissions.
- The project is part of the Nippon Foundation's Zero Emission Ships Project aiming to deliver vessels with zero CO2 emissions and further advancements in hydrogen-fueled ship construction.
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Japan has successfully launched the country's first tugboat powered by a hydrogen dual-fuel engine and constructed using low emission green steel. The vessel is equipped with twin 12-cylinder hydrogen-blended internal combustion engines and has the capacity to store approximately 250kg of high-pressure hydrogen gas. In case of hydrogen system failure, the tugboat can also operate using traditional marine fuels. JFE Steel Corporation provided its JGreeX green steel for the hull, which is manufactured with a mass balance approach to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. This innovative project was developed under the Nippon Foundation's Zero Emission Ships Project, which aims to introduce vessels with zero CO2 emissions. Nishijima Takanori, the General Manager of the Design Division at Tsuneishi, expressed the intention to apply the expertise gained from constructing hydrogen-fueled tugboats to the development of future vessels. This initiative aligns with global trends, as other companies worldwide have also ventured into hydrogen-based ship development. For instance, Vinssen recently received approval to develop South Korea's first hydrogen-fueled tug powered by a 2,700kW fuel cell. Additionally, Amogy achieved a milestone by completing a hydrogen-based voyage with an ammonia-powered vessel on New York's Hudson River. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of staying informed with the latest developments in hydrogen intelligence, offering insights and strategic advantages to stakeholders in the hydrogen sector through global analytics and a newly introduced dashboard for comprehensive coverage of the hydrogen industry.
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