K Line claims 25% emission reduction for new ecoshipK Line claims 25% emission reduction for new ecoship

The carrier, being constructed for Japan Marine United, will feature the world’s first NOx generation suppression device attached to its main engine, which uses a combination of exhaust gas recirculation and Kawasaki Heavy  Industries’ (KHI) water emulsion fuel. Also included will be a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha (MKK) scrubber, to reduce SOx emissions.

Meanwhile other technologies including energy-saving LED lighting and solar power generation. K Line expects to be able to reduce its emissions by 25% compared to conventionally-designed car carriers.