Japan's first biofuel-hydrogen tourist ship to set sail in 2024

New vessel slashes CO2 emissions up to 100%, Mitsui O.S.K. says

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The hybrid vessel Hanaria is set to enter into commercial service in 2024. (Photo by Yuka Furubayashi)

JUNYA HEMMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese marine shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines plans to put the country's first biofuel-hydrogen tourist vessel into service next year as part of an industrywide push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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