World’s 1st ‘Green Steel’ Multi-Purpose Vessel Unveiled

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, (MOL) has announced the delivery of the multi-purpose vessel Prima Verde, the world’s first vessel to use green steel, an engine running exclusively on marine gas oil (MGO), and a wind-assisted propulsion system.

The vessel was delivered on January 30, 2025, at Onomichi Dockyard, Ltd. Prima Verde is operated by MOL’s group company MOL Drybulk Ltd. and is effectively owned by Daishin Shipping Co., Ltd.

The vessel, which has been painted bright green, is registered in Liberia and will transport various types of cargo, including steel products, construction machinery, heavy machinery, plants, railroad vehicles, and bulk cargoes.

The hull of Prima Verde is made using JGreeX, a green steel material supplied by JFE Steel Corporation.

According to MOL, this steel will reduce CO₂ emissions by allocating CO₂ reductio…

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