Camellia Ace receives praise from Washington State

August 22, 2007

TOKYO, JAPAN- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, president: Akimitsu Ashida) today announced that its operated car carrier Camellia Ace has been named by the U.S. State of Washington as a model for its bunkering operation, reflecting the company's commitment to safe operation and environmental protection.

Washington State sets regulations for bunkering operation that are said to be the strictest in the world, and inspects the vessels that do bunkering in its waters. The Camellia Ace was inspected by the state's Department of Ecology on July 20, and received high marks for its bunkering manual and plan, the training, education, and performance of its crew, and overall management-related to bunkering operation. The state announced the honor on July 30.

On August 6, Mitsui Kinkai Kisen Co., Ltd., an MOL Group ship management company, received a letter of appreciation from the Washington State Department of Ecology.

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