- In February, NYK Line and IHI Power Systems donated parts of the main engine from Japan’s first LNG-fueled tugboat “Sakigake” to Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMST) and the Japan Agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers (JMETS).
- These engine parts will be utilized for educational purposes, aiding in the training of future maritime engineers and professionals.
- The initiative aims to promote hands-on learning and deepen understanding of LNG-fueled vessel technology.
Ceremonies were held at TUMST and JMETS, attended by key figures including Shinichi Motoda, dean of the faculty of marine engineering at TUMST; Noriaki Tajima, president of JMETS; Toru Motoda, deputy division director and general manager of IHI Power Systems’ Marine Power System Business Division; and Atsuhiko Kurosawa, general manager of NYK’s Fuel Solution Group.
Donation Details
NYK and IHI Power Systems donated parts of the 6L28AHX-DF engine to support maritime education and training. The donated items will serve as valuable teaching materials for students pursuing maritime engineering courses and training programs.
Comments from Participants
- Shinichi Motoda (TUMST) Expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting the importance of introducing students to pioneering gas engine technology.
- Noriaki Tajima (JMETS) Acknowledged the significance of the donation for educating future maritime engineers, emphasizing its utilization in training courses.
- Toru Motoda (IHI Power Systems) Expressed honor and hope that the donation would enhance students’ understanding of LNG-fueled vessels and contribute to the industry’s sustainable future.
- Atsuhiko Kurosawa (NYK) Expressed delight at the opportunity for students to utilize parts of the Sakigake engine, emphasizing NYK’s commitment to decarbonization efforts.
Significance of Sakigake
Sakigake, Japan’s first LNG-fueled tugboat, operated in Tokyo Bay for eight years and is now undergoing conversion to an ammonia-fueled tugboat to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The vessel’s development project was selected as a Green Innovation Fund project by Japan’s NEDO in 2021.
Utilization of Donated Items
The donated engine parts will be displayed at TUMST’s Meiji Maru Maritime Museum and used for next-generation engine development. JMETS will utilize the items for practical training at its maritime schools in Chiba and Hyogo prefectures.
Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
NYK and IHI Power Systems are actively collaborating with maritime educational institutions nationwide to share knowledge and technology. Their joint efforts aim to support the development of future maritime professionals and foster growth in the Japanese maritime industry.
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