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MOL Group Environmental Award

In order to arouse interest in environmental protection activities among MOL Group corporate officers and employees, and to create incentives for Group companies to rigorously practice environmental management, we introduced the MOL Group Environmental Award in fiscal 2005. Every year, this award recognizes meritorious activities aimed at developing and introducing environmental technology and other environmental activities in the group. Awards are presented at the Group Executive Committee meeting of Group company presidents.

The 6th MOL Group Environmental Award

Most Outstanding Performance Award:
Installation of Solar Power Generation Systems and Onshore Power Supply Systems
Meimon Taiyo Ferry Co., Ltd.

In fiscal 2009, this company fitted the Ferry Fukuoka 2 with one of the world's largest solar power generation systems and an onshore power supply system with the goal of reducing CO2 and other exhaust gases. The solar power generation system generates 50 kW of electricity, equivalent to the amount of power consumed by 16 ordinary households, from 280 solar panels placed on the vessel's upper-most deck. The onshore power supply system brings in 6,600 volts of high-voltage electricity from the shore when the vessel is docked, thereby achieving the equivalent of engine idlingstop for vessels.


Solar power generation system


Onshore power supply system

Outstanding Performance Award:
Development of an Optimum Trim System for Car Carriers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd.

Please click here for the details of "Optimum Trim System".

Outstanding Performance Award:
Introduction of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
MOL Tankship Management (Europe) Ltd.
MOL Tankship Management (Asia) Pte Ltd.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.


MOL SEEMP

We have begun energy-efficient vessel operations in our tanker fleet ahead of the IMO's enforcement of stricter requirements in 2013 by introducing SEEMP for reducing environmental impact. MOL's SEEMP obtained the world's first certification in December 2011 from a certifying institution, attesting to its compliance with regulations.

Outstanding Performance Award:
Energy-efficient Operation
Japan Express Co., Ltd. (Yokohama)


Ohi Logistics Center

This company achieved power savings at the Ohi Logistics Center far greater than those required by the government, by implementing energy-saving measures with the cooperation of all staff before the enforcement of a decree to restrict power usage. In addition to the above, the company was recognized for various other measures. These included validating the continuous operation of a main engine by installing a larger auxiliary blower, introducing low- environmental-impact reefer containers, participating in a low sulfur fuel incentive program, and adopting a ballast water treatment system.

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