Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), Yanmar Power Solutions Co., Ltd. and Eneos Corporation have agreed to install a hydrogen fuel cell system to provide energy for a new dining cruise liner scheduled to enter service in 2027. The hydrogen fuel cell system will be designed by Yanmar Power Solutions and integrated into the vessel using hydrogen storage modules provided by Toyota Motor. The vessel will succeed the Lady Crystal, currently operated by the NYK Group in the Tennoz Isle area of Tokyo, Japan. It will have approximate length of 48 metres (157 ft.). The project aims to advance the practical use of hydrogen in the maritime sector and contribute to the decarbonisation of the shipping industry. The vessel will succeed LADY CRYSTAL, currently operated by the NYK Group in the Tennoz Isle area of Tokyo. The hydrogen fuel cell system uses hydrogen to generate electricity and emits no greenhouse gases (GHG) or nitrogen oxides (NOx) during operation, reducing environmental impact.
In preparation for adoption, NYK conducted comprehensive verification in accordance with the safety guidelines for hydrogen fuel cell ships established by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), confirming the system’s safety and reliability. By leveraging the combined expertise of Yanmar Power Solutions, NYK, and Toyota Motor Corporation, the project has realized the efficient integration of hydrogen-related equipment.
For this vessel, safety will be the highest priority. At the same time, careful attention will also be paid to creating a comfortable onboard environment befitting a dining cruise ship. The project aims to provide a high-quality cruise experience.
ENEOS, an energy infrastructure provider, will be responsible for hydrogen production at refuelling stations, primarily located in Tokyo, and for supplying hydrogen to the storage modules. Drawing on its experience in developing and operating numerous hydrogen stations across Japan, ENEOS will work to ensure both safety and a stable supply.
With its beginnings in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar is a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment, from small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine, to machine tools and components — Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains. Guided by its Brand Statement, “A Sustainable Future – New Value Through Technology,” Yanmar provides advanced solutions to the challenges customers face on land, at sea, and in the city, working towards realizing a sustainable future.
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