Our university's experimental ship "Raicho"NThe " is the first hydrogen fuel cell vessel in Japan to be issued a ship inspection certificate, and has been highly praised as a major step toward the future development and popularization of hydrogen fuel cell vessels, receiving the "Japan Boat of the Year" award.2024 Received the "Special Award".
The award ceremony2025Years3 Month 20 The event will be held on Thursday, the 13th at the Japan International Boat Show Stage (Pacifico Yokohama), and will feature research aimed at popularizing hydrogen fuel cell ships.NA research group led by Professor Tsuyoshi Oide of our university, who contributed to the investigation and response regarding ensuring safety, attended the event.

[Selected boats]
Experimental research vessel "Raicho"N'

[Outline of selection]
"Japan Boat of the Year" (English name:BOAT OF THE YEAR JAPAN) is a motorboat sold in Japan on the premise of commercial sale (PWCincluding-The aim of the awards is to encourage further improvements in performance, quality and safety, as well as to contribute to industry development, global environmental protection and water safety, by selecting the best boat throughout the year from among all boats (hereafter referred to as "boats"), awarding it the title of "Japan Boat of the Year" and praising its developer and manufacturer. In addition, the "Japan Boat of the Year Special Award" is given to boats, equipment and systems that have made a special impact that year.



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Japan Boat of the Year Official Website
https://www.marine-jbia.or.jp/boat-of-the-year/index.html