Japan is aiming to establish a national network of electric charging points for ships.
A consortium formed to take charge of the project includes Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, electrical tanker operator e5 Lab, the Development Bank of Japan, the Japan Ship Technology Research Association and others.
The Promotion Council for Zero Emission Chargers for Ships will start by installing prototype chargers at the ports of Hanshin and Keihin by 2025, before progressing towards establishing a network involving ports around the country.
