Japan Engine Corporation has received orders for all engines for ammonia-fuelled vessels operated by a consortium of 7 companies including 日本郵船. Delivery is targeted for 2029, with engines to be supplied for 4 vessels.
Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has received orders for all marine engines for a project to build and operate ammonia-fuelled vessels involving 7 companies, including 日本郵船 and JERA. It plans to supply engines for 4 vessels, with delivery targeted for 2029.
The project also involves 今治造船 and 新来島どっく. J-ENG received orders from 今治造船 and 新来島どっく for engines for 2 vessels. J-ENG will therefore be responsible for supplying all engines for the project.
The order is viewed as part of a collaboration aimed at promoting the adoption of ammonia-fuelled vessels. Details publicly available in the article are limited to the engine performance and vessel design of the vehicle carriers. Further disclosure of details is expected to attract attention.