"Sunflower Murasaki" fuelled by LNG
The LNG-fuelled ferry (liquefied natural gas) “Sunflower Murasaki”, the second of Japan’s first two vessels of this type, entered service on 14 April 2023. It is owned by MOL and operated by its group company Ferry Sunflower.
Beyond offering greater transport capacity and convenience for both cargo and passenger transport, this vessel complies with the latest eco-friendly specifications including a high-performance dual-fuel engine.
Indeed, the use of LNG fuel is expected to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by about 25%, and sulphur oxide (SOx) by virtually 100%. As it is MOL Group’s plan to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050, the company is promoting the wider adoption of LNG fuel through development and advancement of an LNG fuel supply system in Japan and overseas, such as the “Sunflower Murasaki”. (lh)