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the engine is scheduled for shipment in January 2027. It will be installed as the main engine of a 17,500-DWT hydrogen-fuelled multi-purpose vessel designed and built by Onomichi Dockyard. The MHFS, a hydrogen fuel supply system for this engine, is being developed and manufactured by Kawasaki, and it will also be installed on the vessel. MOL and Onomichi Dockyard concluded a series of contracts for the construction of the vessel. In addition, through discussions among the relevant parties, agreements were reached on the specifications of various facilities required for the hydrogen-fuelled vessel, and related contracts were executed. The detailed design of the vessel is currently progressing smoothly. The vessel is scheduled to undergo three years of demonstration operation starting in FY2028 under the operation of MOL and MOL Drybulk. Throughout the development of the engine and MHFS, as well as the design, construction, and operation of the vessel, ClassNK will conduct safety evaluations. Strategic collaboration on the commercialisation of micronuclear solutions for global marine and shipping marketsScorpio Tankers Inc. announced that it has entered into a strategic collaboration with AMPERA, Inc. to jointly develop and commercialise advanced micronuclear power solutions for marine, shipping and related maritime applications.This strategic collaboration agreement aims to address the growing global demand for reliable, zero-carbon power solutions in the maritime, offshore, and port infrastructure markets.Scorpio Tankers and AMPERA plan to develop and deploy ultra-safe, nuclear-powered maritime energy systems, including floating nuclear power barges in the near term and nuclear-powered vessels over the longer term.NYK uses 3D technology to build new CTVsNYK has jointly implemented a crew transfer vessel (CTV) newbuilding project that applies 3D technology as a core platform throughout the design and construction process.This project is being carried out in collaboration with Kosaba Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Smert Design Co., Ltd.From the initial design stage through to construction, a full 3D model is utilised and consistently applied. By replacing the conventional 2D approach, the project demonstrates the effectiveness of a new design and construction methodology based on 3D technology.In designing the CTV, a full 3D model was used to examine the hull structure, equipment arrangement, and ease of operation and maintenance.This enabled the project team to identify potential interference between structural components and equipment at an early stage, improving the accuracy of layout planning and enabling design front-loading, thereby reducing design changes and rework during construction.During the construction phase, the vessel was built using the design-stage 3D model. In addition, 3D scanning of the actual structure was conducted during construction to visualise deviations from the design data.This approach enabled the identification of thermal deformation and assembly tolerances specific to aluminium twinhull vessels (catamarans), contributing to quality verification and improvement.The project also developed 3D digital finished drawings that centrally manage specifications, drawings, construction comments, and measurement data linked to the 3D model.By adopting the concept of a 3DA (3D annotated) model, the project transcends conventional 3D geometric representations. In this model, each component is enriched with relevant technical data and records %u2014 ranging from specifications and construction-related notes to measurement data %u2014 which are systematically annotated and linked to individual parts of the vessel.By using the 3D model as an entry point, users can intuitively access related equipment and documentation, which is expected to improve efficiency in vessel management operations such as inspecTechnology & shipbuildingCredit: EPA/MARTIN DIVISEK308 NX