China News Service, October 8th. According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) report on the 8th, two shipyards located in four countries in Japan will build two electric tankers, which are scheduled to be completed in March 2022.

It is said that after completion, the ship can achieve zero emissions of greenhouse gases, and at the same time, the burden of navigation management will be less than that of existing tankers.

Japan will build two electric oil tankers, which can achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions after completion.

Image source: Screenshot of the social media account of the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK)

  According to reports, the planned electric oil tanker will use the electric engine developed by the large Japanese machinery manufacturer "Kawasaki Heavy Industries" and will be jointly constructed by two shipyards in Shikoku, and it is expected that two ships will be built.

  According to reports, the ship is designed to have a length of 60 meters and a tonnage of 499 tons. It will be equipped with lithium batteries equivalent to about 100 electric vehicles to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions.

  According to the report, the completed electric oil tanker plans to serve as an oil transportation mission in the Tokyo Bay waters. In addition, it will be able to transmit electricity to coastal facilities in the event of a disaster.

The construction project is expected to be completed in March 2022.

  According to the report analysis, although the cost of this electric tanker is higher than that of the existing fuel-powered tankers, the burden of navigation management operations will be reduced, which is expected to alleviate the current shortage of crew members. At the same time, it may also promote shipping The popularity of electrification in the industry.