Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has become a member of the Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships.
The Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships has been established for planning and proposing next-generation green ships through the integration of the total expertise of Japan’s shipbuilding industry.
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Mitsubishi, along with other members, will pursue the development of advanced environmental performance-enhancing technologies for achieving carbon neutrality and targeting near-zero carbon emissions.
It will also be involved in activities, focusing on research and development related to the commercialisation of sustainable ships.
As a member of the Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will expand its marine and related technologies while also promoting the development of advanced environmental performance-boosting technologies with an aim to respond to the tightening environmental regulations.
Approximately nine domestic shipbuilders, including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, have already joined or announced their intent to join the organisation.
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By GlobalDataMore participation in the Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships will be sought among inland companies involved in the marine business and shipping.
To achieve the medium to long-range targets of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the centre will initially strive to prepare a detailed proposal on next-generation ships that will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
