NYK in survey for developing advanced ship-recycling system

As the administrator, Japan Marine Science will prepare the plans required by the ship recycling convention, conduct experimental verification, and complete the final reports. Actual recycling of ships will be conducted by member companies of the Muroran Ship Recycle Study Group, centering on Teraoka Ltd in Kure City.

In addition to the survey and experiments in compliance with the convention, the project will aim to build an advanced ship-recycling model through environment-conscious experiments in CO2-reduction methods. For example, by cutting up a vessel’s hull using ultra-high pressure water jetting and electric saws. Additionally, the project will examine the sustainability of the recycling of large vessels in Japan, as well as the possibilities of promoting such Japanese technology overseas and developing related business in other countries.

Next month, the survey will commence an experimental dismantling of a large car carrier to assess the environmental impact and business opportunities while studying new engineering dismantling methods using water jetting or electric saws. The experiment will be conducted by Teraoka Ltd., Sangyo Shinko Co., Ltd., Suzuki Shokai, Inc., and other member companies of the Muroran Ship Recycle Study Group.