Japan, May 26 -- Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) announced the unveiling of "e-Crea," Japan's first work vessel powered entirely by batteries.The vessel was constructed by Keihin Dock Co. Ltd., an NYK Group company, at its Koyasu Shipyard in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, according to the company's release.The "e-Crea," designed without an onboard diesel generator, will be utilized to support the docking and undocking of tugboats at the Koyasu Shipyard. The development of "e-Crea" is a response to the global demand for decarbonizing maritime transportation.Keihin Dock, NYK's sole shipbuilding subsidiary, has led this initiative. Key features of the "e-Crea" include fully electric propulsion, with batteries charged from shore facili...