Practical implementation of LNG-fueled vessels, wind-assisted vessels and autonomous navigation
First written in FY2018. 5 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2024-Q3.
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- FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although cargo transportation at ㈱商船三井さんふらわあ declined, passenger transportation increased significantly, mainly due to the launch of a newly built LNG-fueled ferry, and the business as a whole recorded higher profit year on year.」
In terms of the commercialization and operation of LNG-fueled vessels, the launch of a newly built LNG-fueled ferry and a significant increase in passenger transportation were reaffirmed. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Passenger numbers recovered significantly year on year, supported by the launch of a newly built LNG-fueled ferry and the government's nationwide travel-support program.」
The launch of a newly built LNG-fueled ferry confirmed progress toward the commercialization and operational deployment of LNG-fueled vessels. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「130 net-zero-emission oceangoing vessels by 2035 / Begin operating net-zero-emission oceangoing vessels during the 2020s / 5% share of zero-emission fuels in 2030 / 25 vessels equipped with Wind Challenger (rigid-sail wind-assisted propulsion systems) by 2030」
The themes of LNG-fueled vessels, wind-assisted propulsion vessels and alternative-fuel vessels were translated into specific timelines and numerical targets: 130 net-zero vessels, a 5% share of zero-emission fuels and 25 Wind Challenger vessels. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Continue to invest in new vessels fueled by LNG, LNG carriers, LPG/ammonia carriers and the offshore wind power generation business. / Develop ammonia carriers fueled by ammonia.」
Investment in LNG-fueled vessels, LPG and ammonia carriers, and offshore wind power will continue, while the development of ammonia-fueled ammonia carriers was presented as a new specific initiative. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Capturing increased LNG demand (LNG carriers, FSRUs and power-generation vessels) / Entry into the offshore wind power generation business」
In addition to the technology themes of LNG-fueled vessels, wind-assisted propulsion vessels and autonomous navigation, the company expanded its growth and environmental strategy to capture LNG demand through LNG carriers, FSRUs and power-generation vessels, and to enter the offshore wind power generation business. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The company will pursue specific measures, including research into elemental technologies for achieving autonomous navigation, consideration of LNG-fueled vessels, and workplace reform to transform workplace and organizational culture.」
Autonomous navigation, LNG-fueled vessels and workplace reform were incorporated into Rolling Plan 2019 as specific initiatives based on the priority strengthening items. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Development of wind-propelled vessels with sails as the primary propulsion system」
Development of wind-assisted propulsion vessels continues as a research and development theme. No acceleration of the specific timeline presented in the previous fiscal year or new milestones have been disclosed. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「For the time being, we plan to focus on the following 3 areas. ① Promotion of LNG-fueled vessels ・An LNG fuel-supply vessel is under construction, scheduled for completion in 2020 ② Promotion of the Wind Challenger Project ・The vessel to be fitted with sails was selected in 2018, and detailed design is under way with installation targeted for 2020 ③ Promotion of autonomous navigation ・We aim to achieve autonomous navigation around 2025–2030」
For the first time, the Technology Innovation Headquarters presented LNG-fueled vessels, the wind-powered Wind Challenger and autonomous navigation as 3 priority areas with specific timelines.