Six companies partner to develop Japan’s first methanol-fueled domestic tanker
Six companies have formed a strategic alliance to develop Japan’s first methanol-fueled domestic tanker, as part of their target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in shipping. The development project is being undertaken by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., MOL Coastal Shipping, Ltd., Tabuchi Kaiun Co., Ltd., Niihama Kaiun Co., Ltd., Murakami Hide Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and The Hanshin Diesel Works,Ltd., the…