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Press Release 2018

  • Dec 25, 2018MOL News Highlights for 2018 - Looking at MOL from Press Release Access Rankings -
  • Dec 21, 2018MOL Conducts Assessment and Feasibility Study of Advanced Navigation Support System Utilizing Collision Avoidance Algorithm -Initiative Leads to Automatic Prevention of Collisions; Marks Step toward Autonomous Sailing-
  • Dec 20, 2018MOL Cooperates in Demonstration Test of Class Survey Using Drones - Conducting Flight Test on Vessel in Service -
  • Dec 19, 2018MOL Officer Lectures Students During Field Trip to Port of Yokohama - Helping Youngsters Learn about Careers at Sea in the Center of International Logistics -
  • Dec 18, 2018Uniper SE and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines enter into agreement on FSRU project in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and one additional LNG transportation agreement[314.7KB]
  • Dec 14, 2018Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line Receives Award for Outstanding Performance in 'Cruise of the Year 2018'
  • Dec 14, 2018MOL Honors Officers and Engineers at "MOL Presidential Awards 2018" - Award for Continuous Contributions to Safe Operation and Educating Young Seafarers -
  • Dec 12, 2018Newbuilding Methanol Carrier for Proman Shipping Named CASTARA[469.1KB]
  • Dec 10, 2018MOL LNG Carrier LNG Fukurokuju Rescues Castaway - 1 Survivor Rescued off Papua New Guinea -
  • Dec 07, 2018MOL to Participate in Construction, Ownership, Operation of FSRU for Jawa 1 Gas-Fired IPP Project in Indonesia - Leveraging Know-how in Asia's 1st Gas-to-Power Project using FSRU -
  • Nov 29, 2018MOL Adds 'Snap-back Zones' Training Session to VR-based Mariner Safety Education Tool - Expanding Scope of Training Using VR Googles -
  • Nov 28, 2018Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. Holds A Business Briefing For Institutional Investors and Media
  • Nov 27, 2018Yamal LNG Project Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier "Vladimir Rusanov" Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operation at Norway - Key Step in Utilization of Ice Breaking Vessel for Ship to Ship Operation in LNG Transportation Field -
  • Nov 22, 2018MOL Pledges Assistance in Ocean Transport of Mobile Library Vehicles to South Africa - Supporting Efforts to Bring School Libraries to More Students -
  • Nov 22, 2018MOL to Enhance Initiatives on Global Warming - Supporting, and Active Participation in the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, Japan Climate Initiative, Ministry of Environment "COOL CHOICE" National Movement -
  • Nov 19, 2018MOL Tabletop Drill Focuses on LNG Carrier Safety - Simulation of LNG Carrier Colliding with Fishing Boat in Akashi Strait -
  • Nov 15, 2018MOL Hosts Party Marking 50th Anniversary for Establishment of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (Thailand) - Event in Bangkok Draws 500 Guests; Company Expresses Thanks for Ongoing Support -
  • Nov 08, 2018Virtual Visits Now Available on Next-generation VLCC - Safely Visit a Ship Carrying Dangerous Goods with 'Vessel View VR' -
  • Oct 26, 2018Newbuilding LNG Carrier for Osaka Gas Named LNG Juno
  • Oct 24, 2018MOL Announces Plan for Trial Introduction of Energy-saving Operation Analysis Service on 80 Bulkcarriers - Aiming to Reduce Environmental Impact by Optimizing Propulsion Performance -
  • Oct 19, 2018MOL's Newbuilt LNG Carrier "MARVEL EAGLE" to Serve Mitsui & Co. - Will Transport Shale gas-derived LNG from Cameron Project in U.S. -
  • Oct 17, 2018MOL Presents Long-Service Awards, Hosts Family Day for Filipino Seafarers - Appreciation for Contributions of Seafarers and Support by Their Families -
  • Oct 15, 2018Launching of the "FOCUS" Project - Collaborative Innovation Transcending Business Categories; ICT-based, Data-driven Project Aims at Safer Operation and Cleaner Environment -
  • Oct 12, 2018MOL Consolidation Service Succeeds with Trial of Remote Container Tracking Management Device -Applying Advanced Technology for Real-time Cargo Information-
  • Oct 11, 2018MOL Plans to Install Voyage Information Display System Using AR Technology on VLCC subsequently to Car Carrier - Supporting Ship Operation and Watch-keeping to Enhance Safety -
  • Oct 10, 2018MOL Adds 2 New Training Sessions to Mariner Safety Education Tool Using VR Goggles - Seafarers Can Use VR Goggles for Training Scenarios on Cargo Falling from Cranes, Response to Onboard Fires -
  • Oct 03, 2018MOL's Next-generation Car Carrier FLEXIE Series Wins Good Design Award 2018 -Favorable Reviews Call it an Amazing Realization of New and Unconventional Innovation-
  • Sep 28, 2018LNG-fueled Tugboat Named Ishin -Earns Highest 4-star for Coastal Ship Energy Conservation Rating-
  • Sep 27, 2018MOL Transports Fire Engines to Paraguay -Receives Letter of Appreciation from Paraguayan Ambassador to Japan-
  • Sep 26, 2018the Challenge of Autonomous Ships in the Future - MOL Conducts Onboard Test of New Technology with Rolls Royce -Joint Research of Intelligence Awareness System Using a Ferry Plying the Seto Inland Sea-
  • Sep 19, 2018Launch of the new Sunflower Kirishima- Providing a More Comfortable "casual cruises" Experience -
  • Sep 18, 20186 MOL-operated/managed Vessels Earn Commendations from Japan Coast Guard Regional Headquarters - Honored for Continuously Providing Information on Marine Conditions -
  • Sep 14, 2018Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Marubeni Sign Cooperation Agreement with Japanese Project Promotion Vehicle in the Far East LLC
  • Sep 14, 2018Inauguration Ceremony Marks Opening of MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy -700 guests on hand, including Philippine government officials -
  • Sep 12, 2018MOL Pledges Support for Communities Devastated by Typhoon No.21 and Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake
  • Sep 12, 2018Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier for Yamal LNG Project Named Vladimir Vize - The Vessel Will Serve in the World's First Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier Project following "Vladimir Rusanov" -
  • Sep 06, 2018MOL Worldwide Logistics Ltd. Established in Hong Kong; Will Serve as Headquarters for MOL NVOCC Operations
  • Aug 30, 2018MOL Signs Technology Consulting Agreement with Prof. Tomoharu Nagao of Yokohama National University -Promoting the use and application of ICT-based trends in advanced digitalization-
  • Aug 24, 2018MOL Sets Conditions for Issue of 'Green' Bonds
  • Aug 22, 2018Tokyo International Container Terminal Marks 20 Million TEUs Handled - First at Tokyo Port -
  • Aug 21, 2018Additional Investment in PKT Logistics Group Sdn. Bhd., a Leading Logistics Company in Malaysia
  • Aug 15, 2018Japan's National Wheelchair Rugby Team Captures 1st Title in GIO 2018 IWRF World Championship - MOL Employee Is a Member -
  • Aug 07, 2018MOL to Issue Japan's 1st Green Bonds Aimed at Individual Investors "MOL Blue Ocean Environmental Bonds"
  • Aug 03, 2018MOL Issues Integrated Report, 'MOL Report 2018'
  • Aug 03, 2018Auto Berthing and Un-Berthing Demonstration Project Selected for MLIT's FY2018 Ocean Transport System Project - Also Conducting Demonstration Tests of 'Auto Collision Avoidance' and 'Remote Monitoring' -
  • Aug 01, 2018MOL Marks its 1st Transportation Service Contract with Major German Utility Company Uniper as LNG Schneeweisschen Goes into Service -LNG Carrier Equipped with MOL's First Milestones: X-DF Propulsion Engine and MRS-F Reliquefaction System-
  • Jul 30, 2018VR Technology Allows Virtual Ship Visits - Introducing Vessel View VR on Next-generation Car Carrier -
  • Jul 20, 2018Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier "Vladimir Rusanov" first call ceremony at PetroChina LNG Jiangsu Terminal
  • Jul 19, 2018MOL Hosts Tour of Cutting-edge Car Carrier on Marine Day -360 Students and Families Visit-
  • Jul 19, 2018Japan Sports Agency Honors MOL for International Contributions - Initiative Is Model as Inherited Joint Project through Surfboards, Contributing to Promotion of International Contribution Projects through Sports -
  • Jul 13, 2018Containership MOL Truth Earned 'Ship of the Year 2017' - A 20,000TEU Container Ship, One Of The World's Largest Built in Japan -
  • Jul 13, 2018MOL Pledges Support for Communities Devastated by Heavy Rain in Western Japan
  • Jul 06, 2018Yamal LNG Project Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier "Vladimir Rusanov" Completes First Eastern Transit via the Northern Sea Route, heading to East Asia
  • Jul 06, 2018MOL to Join Research on Advanced Navigation Support System Leading to Automatic Collision Avoidance Function - Further Initiatives to Realize Future Autonomous Ships -
  • Jun 29, 2018MOL to Launch 2018 Annual Vessel Safety Campaign - Forging Ahead to Become a World Leader in Safe Operation -
  • Jun 27, 2018MV25 Supports Study of Infectious Diseases in Ghana - Contributing to Stronger Ties between Japan and Ghana, Promoting Advances in Medical Research -
  • Jun 25, 2018MOL In Exclusive Discussions To Utilize "MOL FSRU Challenger" For Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal Project
  • Jun 19, 2018MOL to Make Full-scale Move into Subsea Support Vessel Business by Acquiring Stake in AKOFS of Norway
  • Jun 15, 2018COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation, MOL, Shanghai Maritime University co-sponsored Shanghai LNG Forum 2018
  • Jun 14, 2018MOL's Newbuilding Coal Carrier OI MARU to Serve JERA Trading
  • Jun 01, 2018LNG Carrier CESI Lianyungang Delivered for SINOPEC LNG Transport Project - Final Vessel in Series of 6 Newbuilding LNG Carriers -
  • May 24, 2018MOL Woman Officer Shares Attractions of a Seafaring Career with Female Students - Presenting Lecture and Round-table Discussion at Nara Prefectural Seisho Junior and Senior High Schools -
  • May 21, 2018Announcement of selling NEW "Viable Organism Analyzer" - Environmental Initiatives Following International Regulations about Ballast Water -
  • May 17, 2018MOL Logistics Signs Agency Agreement with Al Madina Logistics in Oman
  • May 14, 2018Haiphong International Container Terminal (HICT) Opens in Lach Huyen, Vietnam -Contributing to Economic Growth with 1st Deepwater Terminal in Northern Vietnam that Can Accommodate Today's Large Containerships-
  • May 11, 2018MODEC, Mitsui, MOL, Marubeni and Mitsui E&S to Proceed with the Ultra-Deepwater FPSO Charter Project for Mero field of Brazilian Offshore Pre-Salt Oil Field
  • May 08, 2018MOL New Maritime Academy in Philippines to Open in August - Construction of Facilities Completed, Official Approval Received -
  • May 08, 2018MOL, KHI to Jointly Develop Technologies that Enhance Vessel Reliability and Energy-saving Operation by Vessel Steering Gear with New Sensing Capability and Big Data Analysis - Aims to Develop Intelligence Function Equipped Steering Gear -
  • Apr 25, 2018MOL expands its NVOCC business with the unified brand "MOL Worldwide Logistics"
  • Apr 23, 2018MOL Crude Oil Tanker Rescues a Castaway - One Drifting Survivor Rescued Safely in the South China Sea -
  • Apr 23, 2018'MOL Safety Conference 2018' Programs Held - 4 Conferences Position MOL for World Leadership in Safe Operation -
  • Apr 18, 2018MOL Transports Canned Bread 'Kyu-Can-Cho' to South Africa - Bringing smiles to children in famine-stricken regions -
  • Apr 09, 2018MOL Launches Trial Use of Cooling-Work Suits Onboard - Prevent Heatstroke and Reduce Workload Onboard -
  • Apr 02, 2018Notice of Investment Payment Completion and Service Commencement for New J/V in the Container Shipping Business[35.4KB]
  • Apr 02, 2018Message from the CEO on MOL Foundation Day Taking the Next Step toward Realizing Our Vision for the MOL Group
  • Mar 29, 2018Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier "Vladimir Rusanov" for Yamal LNG Project Started the First Loading Operation in the Yamal LNG Plant at Sabetta Port -Operational commencement with MOL's 1st Vessel for World's First Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier Project-
  • Mar 16, 2018Graduation Ceremony Held for 7th and Final Class in '3rd Year Program' for Filipino Seafarers - Contributing to Development of Filipino Seafarer Education, Ready for Full-scale Shift to Education at MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy -
  • Mar 15, 2018Announcing Delivery of the Beluga Ace, 1st Next-generation FLEXIE Series Car Carrier - Cutting-edge, Newly Designed Car Carrier Equipped with 6 Liftable Decks -
  • Mar 13, 2018MOL Teams up with University of Tokyo Graduate School on Project Based Learning for 2nd Year in a Row
  • Mar 09, 2018MOL Group to Adopt Fully Electronic Controlled Main Engine Equipped with Common Rail Fuel Injection System
  • Mar 02, 2018MOL Introduces Cutting-edge Stowage Planning System for Car Carriers - Aimed at Optimizing Loading for FLEXIE Next-generation Car Carriers -
  • Feb 28, 2018Changes of Directors and Executive Officers[74.6KB]
  • Feb 28, 2018Changes of General Managers[55.1KB]
  • Feb 28, 2018MOL Announces Restructuring Measures[101.1KB]
  • Feb 27, 2018Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Far East Investment and Export Agency of the Russian Federation Sign a Memorandum of Understanding - Cooperation for the development of the Northern Sea Route and Russian Far East -
  • Feb 22, 2018Decision by the European Commission, concerning the Violation of European Antitrust Law
  • Feb 21, 2018MOL Car Carrier Rescues Castaways - Three survivors rescued in the North Atlantic Ocean -
  • Feb 13, 2018Notice Concerning Capital and Business Alliance between MOL and NCC
  • Feb 06, 2018Total and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines sign a long-term charter contract for a pioneer Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunker vessel[402.4KB]
  • Feb 01, 2018LNG Carrier CESI Wenzhou Delivered for SINOPEC LNG Transport Project - 5th in Series of 6 New LNG Carriers -
  • Feb 01, 2018ONE Ready to Take Bookings from February 1
  • Jan 26, 2018MOL Signs Deal for Construction of LNG-fueled Tugboat - 1st LNG Fueled Tugboat in Osaka Bay, Launching in 2019 -
  • Jan 18, 2018Notice of Completion of Necessary Legal Process in All Countries/Regions for New J/V in the Container Shipping Business[73.7KB]
  • Jan 15, 2018MOL Announces Full Acquisition and Name Change of Seafarers Manning Company in Europe - Aiming to Enhance Stable Supply of Top-quality Seafarers for LNG Carriers and Tankers -
  • Jan 12, 2018Succession of Minaminippon Shipbuilding's Business by Imabari Shipbuilding
  • Jan 09, 2018MODEC, Mitsui, MOL, Marubeni and MES to Proceed with the Ultra-Deepwater FPSO Charter Project for Sepia Area of Brazilian Offshore Pre-Salt Oil Field
  • Jan 04, 2018MOL CEO Ikeda's 2018 New Year Message - From Uncertainty, Opportunity -
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