NYK receives new dual-fuel LNG-powered bulker with open arms

Japan-headquartered Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered a 209,000 dwt dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered bulk carrier SG Dawn to its owner.

The LNG-powered bulker was handed over on August 7 at the company’s Saijo Shipyard. It is understood that the newbuilding’s owner is Tokyo-based maritime transport giant Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK).

As disclosed, the Japan-flagged unit possesses an overall length of almost 300 meters, a breadth of 50 meters and a depth of 25 meters. The 110,845 GT SG Dawn has reportedly been classed by the Japanese classification society ClassNK.

As officials from Imabari Shipbuilding have noted, the Capesize bulk carrier can operate on two types of fuel: conventional heavy fuel oil (HFO) and liquefied natural gas. Due to the LNG propulsion, the ship is expected to achieve a significant cut in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2), with a calculated reduction of this pollutant estimated between 20 and 30%.

What is more, SG Dawn is expected to virtually eliminate (100%) sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions, which are a major cause of air pollution. According to Imabari Shipbuilding, the vessel has