Wind Challenger-Equipped LNG Dual-Fueled Coal Carrier ‘MAIZURU KAZENOMAI’ Delivered-While Supporting a Stable Energy Supply, Reducing Environmental Impact

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has taken delivery of the MAIZURU KAZENOMAI, an LNG dual-fuel coal carrier built for Kansai Electric Power. It is Japan’s first coal carrier fitted with the Wind Challenger hard-sail wind-assist system, combining fuel flexibility with wind-assisted propulsion while transporting coal for energy supply.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the delivery and entry into service of an LNG dual-fuel coal carrier constructed as a dedicated vessel for Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. The vessel is Japan’s first coal carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion system. A naming and delivery ceremony was held at Oshima ...