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NYK Shipping Company Pioneers Green Ammonia Technology with World’s First Commercially Operating Vessel

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Japan's largest shipping company, NYK, has made significant strides in sustainability by developing green ammonia as an alternative marine fuel. With the launch of the tugboat Sakigake, the world's first ammonia-powered vessel, NYK aims to reduce its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, which currently account for three percent of total emissions. CFO Akira Kono highlights the importance of biofuel research and development in the company's sustainability initiatives.

Sep 18, 2025, 6:42 AM

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