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Thu 30 Mar 2017, 13:23 GMT

ClassNK to host bunker-related presentations in Japan


Presentations to cover the latest innovations in alternative fuels and related technologies.

Classification society ClassNK is teaming up with a number of key industry players to showcase the latest research and technological developments in the gas sector at Gastech 2017, which is due to take place between 4th and 7th April at the Makuhari Messe convention centre outside Tokyo, Japan.

Presentations are to be held at the ClassNK booth (#14-160) and are scheduled to run from the afternoon on 4th April, and all day on 5th and 6th April.

Presentations are to cover the latest innovations in alternative fuel solutions and related technologies, as well as a wide range of cutting-edge technology and products.

The following companies are scheduled to speak at the event: Daihatsu Diesel MFG. Co., Ltd., Japan Marine United Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe Steel, Ltd., Mann Tek, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., National Maritime Research Institute, Niigata Power Systems Co., Ltd., Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal Corporation, NYK LINE, Shell, Yanmar Co., Ltd., Yokohama National University, NAPA Shipping Solutions, and ClassNK.

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