- Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered the 209,000 dwt dual-fuel bulker SG Dawn to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK).
- The vessel can run on both heavy fuel oil and LNG, reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 30% and eliminating SOx emissions entirely.
- SG Dawn joins NYK’s growing fleet of LNG-powered bulk carriers, alongside SG Ocean and SG Twilight.
Japan-headquartered Imabari Shipbuilding has officially handed over the dual-fuel LNG-powered bulk carrier SG Dawn to Tokyo-based maritime transport giant Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). The vessel was delivered on August 7 at Imabari’s Saijo Shipyard and is registered under the Japanese flag, according to Offshore Energy.
Vessel Specifications
SG Dawn measures nearly 300 meters in length, with a beam of 50 meters and a depth of 25 meters. The Capesize-class ship has a gross tonnage of 110,845 and has been classed by the Japanese classification society ClassNK.
Dual-Fuel Capability and Emission Reductions
The SG Dawn is capable of operating on both conventional heavy fuel oil (HFO) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG propulsion is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions—particularly carbon dioxide—by 20–30% compared to HFO. The vessel will also completely eliminate sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions, a major contributor to air pollution.
Compliance with NOx Regulations
To meet Tier III nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission requirements, the ship is equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system on its main engine.
Energy-Saving Features
Performance and efficiency have been further enhanced through the installation of energy-saving devices near the propeller, a twisted rudder, and specialized hull coating to minimize friction with seawater.
Part of NYK’s Expanding LNG Fleet
SG Dawn becomes the latest addition to NYK’s LNG-powered bulker fleet, joining SG Ocean and SG Twilight. SG Ocean, built by Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) and delivered in February 2024, was the first LNG-powered Capesize bulker constructed in Japan. SG Twilight, a 210,933 dwt unit also built by JMU, was delivered to NYK in February 2024 and operates under the company’s Sail GREEN brand. Imabari Shipbuilding acquired a shareholding in JMU in June 2025, further strengthening ties between the two shipbuilders.
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Source: Offshore Energy
