MoU establishes standard design framework for LCO2 and alternative ships

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” LINE, MOL, NYK Line, JMU and NSY have concluded an MoU to establish a standard design framework using MILES to develop initial designs for liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers and next-generation alternative fuel ships (Tokyo, December 1, 2025).

• Main announcement: The seven companies signed an MoU to create a standard design framework; MILES Co., Ltd. (formerly MI LNG Company) will be the platform responsible for developing and carrying out initial designs for LCO2 carriers and next-generation alternative fuel ships (e.g., ammonia fuel) so that other Japanese shipyards can perform functional and production design from those common initial designs. The MoU was announced in Tokyo on December 1, 2025.
• Background and implementation details: K” LINE, MOL, and NYK Line have decided to invest in MILES to accelerate cross-industry collaboration and to promote construction at multiple shipyards in Japan using the framework; JMU and NSY have also decided to invest in MILES to broaden domestic use of the standard specifications and help regain global competitiveness for the Japanese shipbuilding industry.