In response to strengthened International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations, the “Super-clean Marine Diesel” research and development project was initiated and overseen by Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Association and promoted by the Nippon Foundation, led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism from 2007 to 2011.
Participants in this project are ,
(Low Speed Engines)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Akasaka Diesels, Ltd., Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
(Middle Speed Engines)
Niigata Power Systems Co., Ltd. Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Daihatsu Diesel Mfg. Co., Ltd., National Maritime Research Institute
(High Speed Engines)
YANMAR Co., Ltd.