Japanese majors form consortium to develop, commercialize zero-emission electric ships

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Japanese majors form consortium to develop, commercialize zero-emission electric ships

 

 

Seven Japanese companies have joined forces with the goal of establishing new ocean shipping infrastructure services through various initiatives to develop, realize, and commercialize zero-emission electric vessels.

The e5 Consortium is comprised of Asahi Tanker, Idemitsu Kosan, Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Tokyo Electric Power Company, and Mitsubishi Corporation.

 

 

The seven e5 Consortium corporate members are focusing their attention on fulfilling the potential of electric vessels to solve the urgent issues in coastal shipping.

As explained, coastal shipping in Japan is facing numerous challenges including a shortage of mariners due to the aging of the seagoing workforce as well as the aging of vessels. Furthermore, the coastal shipping industry is required to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) as one of Japan’s measures to address climate change.

“The e5 Consortium will promote the sustainable growth of coastal shipping in Japan and contribute to the nation’s social and economic development by providing added value to the coastal shipping industry through the development and introduction of advanced vessels,” the partners said in a release.

The partnership builds on the activities already made in the field including Asahi Tanker’s plans to build the world’s first two zero-emission electrically powered bunker tankers.

The newbuilds, powered by large-capacity lithium ion batteries, are planned to be delivered sequentially from March 2022 to March 2023 and will enter Tokyo Bay as marine fuel supply vessels.

Launching of the ships will mark the consortium’s first stage of the project.

The vessels are based on the “e5” design, incorporating five core elements — electrification, environment, economics, efficiency and evolution.

Furthermore, the companies said that they would use e5 Lab. Inc. as the executive office of the e5 Consortium.

e5 Lab was established back in 2019, by MOL, Asahi Tanker, Exeno Yamamizu Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, to provide new infrastructure services in the marine shipping industry that focus on electrically powered vessels.

e5 Lab is focused on developing and promoting the greater use of these relatively clean modes of marine transport.

 

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9 hours ago, ceo_energemsier said:

Japanese majors form consortium to develop, commercialize zero-emission electric ships

 

 

Seven Japanese companies have joined forces with the goal of establishing new ocean shipping infrastructure services through various initiatives to develop, realize, and commercialize zero-emission electric vessels.

The e5 Consortium is comprised of Asahi Tanker, Idemitsu Kosan, Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Tokyo Electric Power Company, and Mitsubishi Corporation.

 

 

The seven e5 Consortium corporate members are focusing their attention on fulfilling the potential of electric vessels to solve the urgent issues in coastal shipping.

As explained, coastal shipping in Japan is facing numerous challenges including a shortage of mariners due to the aging of the seagoing workforce as well as the aging of vessels. Furthermore, the coastal shipping industry is required to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) as one of Japan’s measures to address climate change.

“The e5 Consortium will promote the sustainable growth of coastal shipping in Japan and contribute to the nation’s social and economic development by providing added value to the coastal shipping industry through the development and introduction of advanced vessels,” the partners said in a release.

The partnership builds on the activities already made in the field including Asahi Tanker’s plans to build the world’s first two zero-emission electrically powered bunker tankers.

The newbuilds, powered by large-capacity lithium ion batteries, are planned to be delivered sequentially from March 2022 to March 2023 and will enter Tokyo Bay as marine fuel supply vessels.

Launching of the ships will mark the consortium’s first stage of the project.

The vessels are based on the “e5” design, incorporating five core elements — electrification, environment, economics, efficiency and evolution.

Furthermore, the companies said that they would use e5 Lab. Inc. as the executive office of the e5 Consortium.

e5 Lab was established back in 2019, by MOL, Asahi Tanker, Exeno Yamamizu Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation, to provide new infrastructure services in the marine shipping industry that focus on electrically powered vessels.

e5 Lab is focused on developing and promoting the greater use of these relatively clean modes of marine transport.

 

I suggest: Sails & hydrofoils if you keep the ships small enough, it pencils out.  But massively violates the KISS principle

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59 minutes ago, footeab@yahoo.com said:

I suggest: Sails & hydrofoils if you keep the ships small enough, it pencils out.  But massively violates the KISS principle

Id imagine Ev boats could work quite well on ferry river / estuary crossings where there is an opportunity to perform frequent charge top ups. 

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29 minutes ago, NickW said:

Id imagine Ev boats could work quite well on ferry river / estuary crossings where there is an opportunity to perform frequent charge top ups. 

I believe they are looking at vessels to access all their islands.  Probably do cargo between cities as well from the looks of things.  So, 2000-5000KW motors X2 for small to medium size and 10,000kw x2 for very large for ~2hour trips or under, but since this is ocean going, probably bigger?  Many of those routes are not exactly a quick jaunt across a river.  Besides, Japan doesn't exactly have rivers to cross.  Seems many of those routes are across the ocean for hundreds of km.  ... oi, just looked it up: routes of up to 9 hours and many look MUCH longer than 9 hours. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html  

Shorter trips?  Sure.  Besides, all the ferry's are already diesel electric here in Puget Sound and have been since the 60's.  Only change is the power source.  I would be surprised if they all are not diesel electric around the world due to their need to dock by themselves requiring forward reverse quickly along with directional steering via pods. 

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1 hour ago, NickW said:

Id imagine Ev boats could work quite well on ferry river / estuary crossings where there is an opportunity to perform frequent charge top ups. 

Nah, just put a couple of Cat diesel generators on board to charge 'em right up!

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27 minutes ago, Dan Warnick said:

Nah, just put a couple of Cat diesel generators on board to charge 'em right up!

I was thinking London - one of the worst NOX / particulate corridors in the City - from the boats. 

Other possibilities including barges which shift rubbish down river. 

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1 hour ago, footeab@yahoo.com said:

I believe they are looking at vessels to access all their islands.  Probably do cargo between cities as well from the looks of things.  So, 2000-5000KW motors X2 for small to medium size and 10,000kw x2 for very large for ~2hour trips or under, but since this is ocean going, probably bigger?  Many of those routes are not exactly a quick jaunt across a river.  Besides, Japan doesn't exactly have rivers to cross.  Seems many of those routes are across the ocean for hundreds of km.  ... oi, just looked it up: routes of up to 9 hours and many look MUCH longer than 9 hours. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html  

Shorter trips?  Sure.  Besides, all the ferry's are already diesel electric here in Puget Sound and have been since the 60's.  Only change is the power source.  I would be surprised if they all are not diesel electric around the world due to their need to dock by themselves requiring forward reverse quickly along with directional steering via pods. 

I was thinking more than just Japan and not ocean crossings.  They do have a number of harbour and Bay crossings. Google Maps is your friend here.