Press Release 2016
- Dec 26, 2016MOL News Highlights for 2016 - 'One Target, One MOL' -
- Dec 15, 2016MOL Holds Completion Ceremony for 'MOL Global Management College, 2016' - Nurturing independent-spirited global leaders who are committed to acting with a sense of ownership by sharing the values of "MOL CHART" -
- Dec 07, 2016New LNG Vessel for Petronet LNG Delivered
- Dec 06, 2016MOL honors seafarers for "MOL Presidential Award to the Officers and Engineers 2016" - Award for Continuous Contribution for Safe Operation and Cultivating Young Seafarers -
- Dec 01, 2016MOL Appoints Chief Country Representatives in Brazil and Mexico - Aiming to Enhance Ties within MOL Group -
- Nov 30, 2016MOL Establishes New Smart Shipping Office - New organization will promote MOL SMART SHIP Project through Innovation based on the utilization of ICT such as Ship IoT and AI -
- Nov 24, 2016MOL Launches "ISHIN NEXT - MOL SMART SHIP PROJECT -" - Enhancing Business Strengths and Increasing Corporate Value -
- Nov 24, 2016MOL Moves into Offshore Vessel Support Field - Aiming to Expand Offshore Business Following FPSO, FSRU, and Shuttle Tanker -
- Nov 18, 2016MOL Cooperates in 'Sports For Tomorrow' International Contribution Program -1st Corporation to Provide Large-scale Ocean Transport for SFT Programs-
- Nov 17, 2016MOL 'Tabletop Drill' Prepares for Serious Marine Incident - Scenario has Iron Ore Carrier Colliding with Breakwater, Stranded -
- Nov 16, 2016MOL Finalizes Hull Logo Design for Next-generation Car Carriers "FLEXIE" - New Design Aimed at Strengthening Brand Power -
- Nov 16, 2016Methanol Carrier the CAJUN SUN Delivered - The Last of the Series of New Vessels Featuring Dual-fueled, Low-rev Main Engine Using Methanol and Fuel Oil -
- Nov 15, 2016Newbuilding Iron Ore Carrier for Kobe Steel Named Shinzan Maru - Environmental and Safety-conscious Next-generation Vessel Adopting Integrated Navigation System -
- Nov 10, 2016The World's First Very Large Ethane Carrier "ETHANE CRYSTAL" Delivered for Reliance Industries Limited
- Nov 09, 2016MOL Presents Long-Service Awards, Hosts Family Day for Filipino Seafarers - Appreciation for Contributions of Seafarers and Support by Their Families -
- Nov 08, 2016THE Alliance announces plans for its competitive product
- Nov 07, 2016MOL Launches New Services for Asia and Australia Network
- Nov 01, 2016LNG Carrier CESI Gladstone Delivered for SINOPEC LNG Project -1st in Series of 6 New LNG Carriers Built in China Marks a Milestone-
- Oct 31, 2016Notice of Agreement to the Integration of Container Shipping Businesses[884.3KB]
- Oct 26, 2016Philippine Coast Guard Honors MOL-operated LNG Carrier - Commended for Rescue of Shipwrecked Seafarers off Mindanao -
- Oct 25, 2016MOL Issues "MOL Safety Standard Specifications" Brochure
- Oct 14, 2016MOL to Launch Biannual Vessel Safety Campaign - Forging ahead to become the world leader in safe operation -
- Oct 13, 2016"MOL Body FIT Exercise" Program Receives "The Best Practice Award of Seafarers Onboard Safety, 2016 MLIT" - MOL's unique approach to preventing onboard work accidents with exercises to improve physical strength and balance -
- Oct 07, 2016MOL Group Ship Management Company Co-develops Onboard Labor Management Software - NK Expert Opinion Says Conforms to Regulations in Japan and Overseas -
- Sep 30, 2016MOL Enters into Agreement for Fund Procurement through Hybrid Loan
- Sep 30, 2016Methanol Carrier the Manchac Sun Delivered - New Vessel Features Dual-fueled, Low-rev Main Engine Using Methanol and Fuel Oil -
- Sep 16, 2016MOL LNG Carrier Rescues Castaways - Three survivors rescued off Mindanao in the Pacific Ocean -
- Sep 09, 2016MOL Again Earns Listing on ESG/RI Index: Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI)
- Sep 06, 2016MOL Launches New Session of 'MOL Global Management College, 2016' - Aimed at Training Executives with a Global Perspective -
- Sep 01, 2016MOL remains a valued member of FTSE4Good Global Index Series; ESG/RI Index
- Aug 30, 2016MOL Group, Yokohama National University to Launch Joint Study on Practical Use of Big Data for Ocean Shipping - Aiming to Apply AI to Improve Ocean Shipping Market Forecast -
- Aug 19, 2016MOL Receives Vessel Speed Reduction Award and Green Flag Award from both Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports - Contributing to a Cleaner Environment in both Ports -
- Aug 15, 2016MOL Announces Name Changes of Wholly Owned Subsidiaries - Aiming to Enhance Ties within Group and Improve Customer Service by Promoting 'One MOL' Concept -
- Aug 12, 2016MOL Starts Car Carrier Services for Toyota Argentina S.A. - Opening New Route Bound for West Coast South America and West Coast Central America from East Coast South America -
- Jul 29, 2016MOL Issues "Annual Report 2016" and "Safety, Environmental and Social Report 2016"
- Jul 22, 2016MOL Signs Deal on Long-Term Charter Contract for Uruguay LNG FSRU Project - The Signing Ceremony Held in Montevideo, Aiming at Early Start of Operation -
- Jul 04, 2016MOL Benefactor - First Neo Panamax Containership to Perform a Commercial Transit Through the Expanded Panama Canal
- Jun 06, 2016MOL Launches Study to Equip In-service Vessels with SOX Scrubber System - Environmental Initiatives in Advance of International Regulations -
- Jun 03, 2016MOL Bulk Carrier Rescues Castaways - Six survivors rescued off Indonesia in Indian Ocean -
- Jun 03, 2016MOL Joins Effort to Aid Quake-Stricken Areas of Ecuador - Providing Secondhand Containers to Serve as Emergency Shelters -
- May 24, 2016MOL 'Tabletop Drill' Prepares for Serious Marine Incident - Scenario has VLCC collided and oil spilled in West Seto Inland Sea -
- May 24, 2016Establishment of MOL (Korea) - Joint Venture Company with PANCON -
- May 13, 2016Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, "K" Line, Hanjin, Hapag-Lloyd and Yang Ming to create a new partnership "THE Alliance"
- May 13, 2016MOL Hosts Receptions for Customers in Vietnam - About 350 guests are on hand in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi; MOL looks ahead to further business development -
- May 10, 2016MOL Reaches Formal Agreement toward Conclusion of a Charter Contract for Uruguay LNG FSRU Project - Signing Ceremony Held in Uruguay, Targeting Early Start of Operation -
- May 10, 2016MOL Announces Upgrade of Asia Services - New Direct Service "HSX" between Japan and India/Pakistan -
- May 06, 2016MOL Launches Coastal LNG Shuttle Transport Project in Indonesia - 1st Discharging Operation Conducted -
- May 02, 2016New LNG Carrier KUMUL Delivered to Serve PNG LNG Project - 4th LNG Carrier built in China for a non-Chinese shipping company -
- Apr 21, 2016G6 Alliance Announces Asia/North America New Product and Service Updates
- Apr 19, 2016MOL Starts LNG Carrier Ship Management in Hong Kong - Meeting Increase in LNG Transport for Asia -
- Apr 18, 2016MOL Pledges Support for People Afflicted by Kumamoto Earthquake
- Apr 14, 2016MOL to Launch Biannual Vessel Safety Campaign - Forging ahead to become the world leader in safe operation -
- Apr 13, 2016MOL Bulk Carrier Rescues Castaways - Three survivors rescued off Chuuk Lagoon in Pacific Ocean -
- Apr 13, 2016MOL Bulk Carrier Rescues Castaways - Three survivors rescued off Puluwat Atoll in Pacific Ocean -
- Apr 07, 2016Next-generation Car Carriers "FLEXIE" to Feature Energy-saving Rounded Bow - Hull Design Aims to Reduce Wind Resistance, Cut CO2 Emissions by 2% -
- Apr 01, 2016Message from the CEO on MOL Foundation Day One MOL, One Goal - Unite as 'One' to Overcome Difficult Times -
- Mar 31, 2016MOL to Implement Business Structural Reforms in Dry Bulker and Containership Businesses, Will Record Extraordinary Loss[32.3KB]
- Mar 18, 2016MOL Pledges Assistance in Ocean Transport of Mobile Library Vehicles to South Africa - Supporting Efforts to Bring School Libraries to More Students -
- Mar 18, 2016MOL Group Company Earns World’s 1st SIGTTO Certification of Seafarer Training for Very Large Ethane Carriers - Training High-caliber Seafarers to Ensure the Safe Transport of More Diverse Gas Cargoes -
- Mar 17, 2016'MOL Safety Conference 2016' Programs Held - Four Conferences Aim to be the World Leader in Safe Operation -
- Mar 15, 2016MOL tests onboard the new "ACE" autopilot route control function; Results show about 1.5% energy savings
- Mar 14, 2016MOL Appoints Chief Country Representatives in Move to Enhance Intra-group Synergy and Cooperation
- Mar 10, 2016Graduation Ceremony Held for 5th Class in "3rd Year Program" for Filipino Seafarers - Anticipating key roles in supporting MOL's safe operation -
- Mar 09, 2016MOL Breaks Ground on New Maritime Academy in Philippines - Opening scheduled for June 2018 -
- Mar 07, 2016MOL Invites Institutional Investors to ESG IR Meeting - Explaining Comprehensive Initiatives on Safe Operation -
- Mar 03, 2016MOL Hosts Party in Singapore - Makes presentation on future business development to 350 guests -
- Feb 26, 2016Changes of Directors and Executive Officers[63.5KB]
- Feb 26, 2016MOL to Establish New Business Units Restructure Dry Bulk Business Division[80.9KB]
- Feb 25, 2016'MOL Group Safety, Environmental and Social Report 2015' Earns Award of Merit at Environmental Communication Awards
- Feb 24, 2016MOL Receives Letter of Appreciation for Transporting Used Wheelchairs for Children in Philippines - Drawing upon its Global Network to Contribute to Society -
- Feb 19, 2016MOL Launches Trial Use of Big Data to Promote Growth of Maritime Cluster - Accumulating Onboard Data from Operated Vessels, Supporting Innovation throughout Maritime Industry -
- Feb 05, 2016MOL Enhances CSW Service between Asia and East Coast South America
- Jan 28, 2016MOL Car Carrier Rescues Castaway - A survivor rescued off Mexico in North Pacific Ocean -
- Jan 21, 2016MOL's Newbuilding Woodchip Carrier C.S. Bright Delivered
- Jan 15, 2016MOL Announces Launch of the New China/West Coast India Service (CIS) - Enhancing Coverage of Fast Growing Ports in India -
- Jan 15, 2016MOL Transports Fire Engines to Paraguay - Drawing upon its Global Network to Implement a Unique Social Contribution Program -
- Jan 05, 2016MOL Earns Highest Rating for SMBC Sustainability Assessment Loans
- Jan 04, 2016MOL CEO Ikeda's 2016 New Year Message - Innovation to Meet the Challenge of Change -