The dedicated website for the Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF) operated by MOL Techno-Trade, has recently been renewed. As part of this update, an in-depth interview with our CEO, Dr. Kazuyuki Ouchi, who led the development of the PBCF, is now available on the STORY page. We invite you to visit the website and explore […]
The economic program BIZ STREAM on NHK World focuses on the latest trends in the global economy, corporate strategies, and cutting-edge developments, providing insights from a global perspective. On Jan 18th, the program’s special segment “On-Site Report” will highlight our Wind Challenger project. Additionally, an interview with our President, Kazuyuki Ouchi, filmed in 2022 will also be […]
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Chevron in the U.S. have agreed to install Wind Challenger sails on LNG Carrier for the first time in the world. This new configuration with two sails installed at the bow, aims to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. For more details, please visit the following press release from Mitsui O.S.K. […]
On August 29, 2023, the16th Award for Distinguished Contributions to the Promotion of a Maritime Nation” (The Prime Minister Award) was presented at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Tokyo. Our CEO Kazuyuki Ouchi received the award in the category of “Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Ocean”. The reason was attributed to Ouchi’s contribution […]
SHOFU MARU equipped with a Wind Challenger sail was chosen for the Ship of the Year Award 2022 by The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE). The award is given every year to innovative ships built in Japan, based on technical, artistic and social considerations. The award ceremony was held at the […]
On February 16-17, our CEO Dr. Kazuyuki Ouchi attended in the Wind Propulsion Conference 2023 held by RINA (Royal Institute of Naval Architects) at the IMO Headquarters (International Maritime Organization Headquarters) in London. He has presented a paper on the Wind Hunter Project, which is available here. The concept of “Wind Hunter” is not only […]
On October 7, 2022, the first vessel of the Wind Challenger Project was completed, and was named “Shofu Maru”. After the ceremony, she set out on her maiden voyage to Australia, watched over by President Higuchi from Tohoku Electric Power Company, President Hashimoto from MOL, and other related personnel. Our CEO also attended the ceremony […]
The contents of the recent broadcast on NHK Nagasaki (7/15) was picked up again by the nationwide broadcast Ohayo Nippon on “Oha Biz 5-Min Guide to Economic Trends and the Power of Carbon-neutral Sail Ship: New Sails with the Latest Technology”. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/contents/ohabiz/articles/2022_0826.html This video (in Japanese) will be available to watch for 2 months.
“Revival of Sailing Ships for Carbon-neutral Society” was broadcast on NHK Nagasaki Evening News on July 15. Our CEO Kazuyuki Ouchi was interviewed as a developer of Wind Challenger and Wind Hunter Project. The video will only be available on NHK Nagasaki website for two weeks. If you are interested, please access the link below.
