A group of Japanese marine shipping companies received approval in principle for a low-pressure liquefied carbon dioxide carrier, according to a Tuesday release.
Ship classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai granted the AIP after the completion of a risk assessment for liquefied carbon dioxide handling operations.
The companies include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (TYO:7011) subsidiary Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (TYO:9107), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (TYO:9104), Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (TYO:9101), Nihon Shipyard and joint venture MILES.
Demand for these carriers could rise amid several carbon dioxide capture and storage projects in the country, according to the release.