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Virtual Visits Now Available on Next-generation VLCC
- Safely Visit a Ship Carrying Dangerous Goods with 'Vessel View VR' -

November 08, 2018

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) today announced the introduction of the Vessel View VR, a virtual reality system that allows for virtual visits on the VLCC Suzukasan (delivered on October 12, 2018). This is the second vessel, following the car carrier Beluga Ace (Note 1) to feature this innovative technology. "Vessel View VR" combines "VR Solution," developed by NURVE, Inc. (President: Hideki Tada; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), with 360oC degree photos and videos taken at various areas onboard.

The Suzukasan can transport about 300,000 tons of crude oil in a single voyage. It takes a long time to visit every area on this huge vessel-339.5m long and 60m wide. As a vessel carrying dangerous goods, safety rules are strict, particularly on deck, where any open flame and even electronic devices are prohibited. That makes it all the more difficult to keep records of everything during an in-person visit. In addition, there are a fewer opportunities to visit the ship because it plies extremely long voyage.


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Use of "Vessel View VR", which enables a virtual ship visit "anytime and anywhere," not only eases the limits of conventional ship visits, but also allows for safe ship visits, even on vessels carrying dangerous goods.

  Restrictions in Conventional Visits Vessel View VR
Capacity of visitors per visit The number of visitors a vessel can accept In principle, no limit, assuming visitors have an internet connection and proper log-in privileges
Arrangement for ship visit An individual application for each visitor must be submitted ahead of time to the chief customs inspector
Required time for ship visit A round trip to calling port and physically boarding the vessel
Timing of ship visit Limited to a short time during port calls and while in a dockyard, and subject to weather conditions
Location of ship visit Mainly at calling ports
Communication during ship visit Noise from machinery in engine room and so on can make it difficult for visitors to listen to explanations
Safety during ship visit Necessity to ensure the safety of visitors during ship visits, as well as the safety of the vessels, crewmembers, and loaded cargoes.
Burden of ship side Onboard visits add more tasks to the workload, in addition to normal operations such as loading/ unloading, preparation for voyage, and ship inspections

MOL works continually to enhance the contents of such virtual visits to provide customers with more effective explanations of its vessel's capabilities and to promote improved training and a higher safety consciousness among employees, as it strives to become the world leader in safe operation.

Please refer to the July 30, 2018 press release:
VR Technology Allows Virtual Ship Visits - Introducing Vessel View VR on Next-generation Car Carrier -

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