ClassNK has granted approval in principle to Mitsubishi Shipbuilding for their Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage system. This certification confirms the system’s feasibility in meeting regulatory and safety standards. The OCCS is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, aligning with the industry’s focus on CO2 capture methods and fuel conversion.
Maritime security analysts are facing challenges in tracking ships that try to evade detection, leading to the rise of specialty ship-tracking consultancies. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is introducing a satellite-based surveillance system using AI to automatically detect and track evasive vessels. This innovation aims to address the misuse of the Automatic Identification System by vessel operators.
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding in Japan is joining the ranks of shipyards constructing ocean-going methanol-fueled vessels. With a limited number of shipyards currently building such ships, Mitsubishi secured an order for Japan’s first methanol dual-fuel RoRo car carriers. These innovative vessels will feature design enhancements to boost efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions, offering benefits like improved schedule flexibility and crew rest time.
