Japan faces competitive pressure from China's push for green ships

Industry facilitator calls on 'team Japan' to collaborate on new technologies

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Shinjiro Mishima, the representative director of the Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships, says import-reliant Japan must maintain a strong shipbuilding industry. (Photo by Shoko Kugai)

SHOKO KUGAI

TOKYO -- Japanese shipbuilding and maritime shipping companies have joined the Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC) to collaborate on developing vessels powered by hydrogen, ammonia and other next-generation fuels.

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