At an event held at the Belgian embassy in Tokyo, Princess Astrid led the official presentation of a strategic partnership between BeHydro, JPNH₂YDRO, DAIHATSU INFINEARTH and Mizuno Marine. This international alliance seeks to introduce state-of-the-art hydrogen engines in Japanese ports and offshore, aligned with the country’s carbon neutrality goals.
Technological breakthrough in hydrogen engines
BeHydro, a Belgian company resulting from the merger between CMB.TECH and ABC Engines, brings to the agreement its renowned dual fuel and 100% hydrogen engine technology, which already operates on European vessels.
In Japan, this technology will be installed for the first time on a tugboat built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING, with delivery scheduled for July. In parallel, three BeHydro BeHydro engines 100% hydrogen engines will be integrated into a zero-emission vessel developed by JPNH₂YDRO with support from the Nippon Foundation.
JPNH₂YDRO will act as BeHydro’s general representative in Japan, managing imports, performance testing and deliveries. DAIHATSU INFINEARTH will contribute its expertise in regulatory validation and engine manufacturingwhile Mizuno Marine will be responsible for commissioning and maintenance. This technical synergy ensures an efficient and reliable deployment in Japanese waters.
Key quotes from the protagonists
Mitsuo Kambara, of JPNH₂YDRO, noted that “this collaboration concretizes the commercial implementation of medium-speed hydrogen engines in Japan.”
For his part, Tim Berkmoes, director of BeHydro, said, “Our mission is to support Japanese shipowners in their energy transition with emission-free solutions.”
Roy Campe, CTO of CMB.TECH, noted that “the combination of Belgian technology with local Japanese expertise will accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime sector”. From DAIHATSU INFINEARTH, Yoshinobu Hotta reaffirmed their commitment to “a sustainable society based on clean technologies.”
Shigeru Mizuno concluded, “We feel responsible for creating safe conditions for the operation of these new engines in Japan.”
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