Nichioh Maru

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NameNichioh Maru
Owner Nissan Motors
OperatorNitto Kaiun Corporation
Port of registryFlag of Japan.svg  Japan
Route KandaOppamaKobe
BuilderShin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd
LaunchedJanuary 2012
Identification
General characteristics
Type Ro-ro car carrier
Tonnage1,140  GT
Length169.95 m (557 ft 7 in)
Beam26 m (85 ft 4 in)
Speed21.2 knots (39.3 km/h; 24.4 mph)
Capacity
  • Completed vehicles: 880 units
  • (without truck trailers: 1,380 units;
  • with trailers: 115 units)

Nichioh Maru is a ro-ro car carrier built for the transport of Nissan cars and parts around Japan. The ship employs various features designed to promote energy efficiency, including solar power panels, an electronically controlled diesel engine, LED lighting in the ship's hold and living quarters, and low friction paint on its hull. According to its owners it will achieve a fuel reduction of up to nearly 1,400 tons annually, with an annual reduction of 4,200 tons of CO2 emissions. [2] [3]

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References

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  2. "Nissan Introduces Energy Efficient Car Carrier to Japan Shipping Route" (Press release). Nissan. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  3. Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield (12 February 2012). "Nissan's solar-powered hybrid cargo ship". Fox News. Retrieved 29 April 2012.