On December 3, 2024, Japanese shipping major NYK celebrated the christening of its new dual-fuel Capesize vessel, the SG Aquamarine , at the Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding ( SWS ) shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation ( CSSC ). This 180,000 DWT vessel was built with advanced technology using liquefied natural gas (LNG) for propulsion and transportation.
The christening of the SG Aquamarine ship
SG Aquamarine is designed to reduce polluting emissions and improve energy efficiency. Equipped with energy-saving pipelines and a modular gas supply system ( FGSS ), the vessel meets the most demanding energy efficiency standards. This development underlines NYK’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation in the shipping industry.
Furthermore, the vessel is fitted with a MAN B&W 6G70ME-C10.5 main engine, manufactured by MAN Energy Solutions , which optimises both performance and fuel economy. In addition, it has been classified by ClassNK, ensuring that it meets the highest safety and performance standards.
This event is a showcase of NYK’s efforts to advance the transition to green shipping. This vessel is the second ” dual-fuel Capesize ” in NYK’s fleet, following the SG Ocean , which was delivered in early 2024.
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