MV NYK Blue Jay. Photo credit: MarineTraffic.com/ASA
NYK Line says it has taken delivery of the “cutting edge” newbuild MV NYK Blue Jay, a uniquely-designed 14,000 TEU capacity containership that promises energy savings equivalent to that of much larger ships.
The 364-meter Blue Jay was delivered February 22nd at Japan Marine United Corporation’s shipyard in Kure, Hiroshima in Japan and will enter into service between Asia and Europe.
NYK Line says the vessel features a hull form that improves cargo-loading efficiency by minimizing engine room space. The ship’s main engine is also equipped with the world’s first (and patent pending) system featuring two completely separate power ranges optimized for higher speeds as well as slow steaming. NYK Line says the new technology results in optimized fuel consumption and energy savings equivalent to larger vessels capable of carrying 20,000 TEUs.
The NYK Blue Jay is the first of ten containerships that will be chartered by NYK Line under time charter contracts with the owner. The other nine vessels will be delivered by 2018.
NYK Blue Jay Characteristics
Join the gCaptain Club for curated content, insider opinions, and vibrant community discussions.
Join the 110,123 members that receive our newsletter.
Have a news tip? Let us know.
A Russian Navy frigate equipped with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles has conducted drills in the English Channel and is carrying out tasks in the Atlantic Ocean, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.
(Bloomberg) — Chinese lawmakers got a head start on the US election this week as they gathered to vote on the largest fiscal package since the pandemic. But now that...
By Dimitri Rhodes Nov 7 (Reuters) – Belgian oil tanker company CMB Tech says it will focus on the fast growing market in India as it reported third quarter results...
Access exclusive insights, engage in vibrant discussions, and gain perspectives from our CEO.
Sign Up
Maritime and offshore news trusted by our 110,123 members delivered daily straight to your inbox.
Essential news coupled with the finest maritime content sourced from across the globe.
Sign Up
Join The Club
