Come Tour MOL's Giant Car Carrier!
- "Marine Day" Event at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal -

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Jotaro Tamura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) that on Monday, July 20, it will welcome the public aboard one of its giant car carriers to mark this year's Marine Day Holiday. The company is participating in the "Marine Day Commemorative Event 2026," co hosted by the Cabinet Office's Headquarters for Comprehensive Ocean Policy, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and The Nippon Foundation. MOL will host a tour that allows visitors to explore the interior of the massive ship ^{(Note 1)} -approximately 200 meters in length and 50 meters in height-and observe how vehicles are loaded onto the vessel. 2026 marks the seventh consecutive year that MOL has hosted a car carrier tour to celebrate Marine Day, and the event has consistently drawn immense crowds.

[Scenes from 2025]

During the vessel tour, visitors will have the rare opportunity to see areas normally closed to the public, including the bridge-the ship's control center-and observe the vehicle loading process. Guests will discover how the cars they drive are transported across the ocean and learn about the crewmembers who work onboard and the roles they perform.
At the event venue inside the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal, MOL will also offer hands on activities such as ship handling practice using navigational simulators, as well as "talk show" sessions where seafarers introduce their work at sea. MOL is also planning to host workshops and exhibits designed to spark interest in ships and the ocean, including a research presentation corner by young MOL Ambassadors ^{(Note 2)}.

Advance registration is required to participate in the ship tour. If the number of applications exceeds the available capacity, participants will be selected by lottery. For details on how to apply, please visit the special website. The registration period is from Monday, June 1, to Sunday, June 28.

MOL will continue its efforts to help people feel a closer connection to the ships and oceans that support daily lives, while fostering a deeper understanding of the shipping industry among as many people as possible, including the children who will lead the next generation.

(Note 1) As a pioneer that launched Japan's first car carrier in 1965, the MOL Group operates a fleet of approximately 100 of these vessels, providing safe and reliable transportation services that effectively meet a wide range of customer needs.

(Note 2) MOL Ambassadors are elementary, junior high, and high school students who learn about the importance of protecting our oceans and the appeal of careers in the shipping industry and take on the role of sharing this knowledge with their peers as future leaders. Currently, 17 students serve as MOL Ambassadors. For more details, please refer to the link below.
- November 28, 2025: MOL Holds FY2025 'MOL Ambassador Inauguration Ceremony' -Welcoming 17 New Members-

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