Press Release 2019
- Dec 06, 2019MOL Captain Visits Elementary School Social Studies Class - Presenting Lecture at Karasuyama Elementary School in Setagaya, Tokyo -
- Dec 04, 2019Clean Marine Fuels: Total and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Charter the 1st LNG Bunker Vessel to Operate in France[802.1KB]
- Nov 28, 2019MOL Presents Long Service Awards and Hosts Family Day for Filipino Seafarers - In recognition of the seafarers' contribution to the company and support of their families -
- Nov 20, 2019MOL Group to Build Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferries : Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki
- Nov 14, 2019MOL Earns AIP for Design of Bow Wind-Shield, Ultra-large Containership - Proceeding development of new technology reduced environmental impact -
- Nov 12, 2019MODEC, Mitsui, MOL and Marubeni to Proceed with the Deepwater FPSO Charter Project for Búzios Field of Brazilian Offshore Pre-Salt Oil Field
- Nov 08, 20191st LNG Bunkering in Nagoya Port - Developing an LNG Fuel Supply Terminal and Promoting the Use of Natural Gas -
- Nov 05, 2019Wood Chip Carrier "SOUTHERN TREASURE" Delivered -Will Serve Hokuetsu Corporation-
- Oct 25, 2019MOL Adds New Experiential Content to VR-based Safety Education Tool - Aiming to Raise Safety Awareness and Eliminate Onboard Accidents through Hands-on Experience Using Current and Vibration -
- Oct 18, 2019"K" LINE, MOL, & NYK Share Data with ONE through the Common Data Platform "IoS-OP"
- Oct 17, 2019MOL Introduces AR Navigation System at Maritime Conference in Dubai - Introducing ICT-based Ship Operation Tool, Targeting Sea Routes around the World -
- Oct 15, 2019MOL and Tohoku Electric Power to Move ahead Full-scale Study on Installation of Wind Challenger -Staring World's 1st Coal Carrier with a 'Sail' to Achieve Environmental and Economic Objectives-[1715.9KB]
- Oct 15, 2019MOL Tabletop Drill Focuses on Containership Safety - Scenario Starts with Fire aboard Vessel in Ise Bay -
- Oct 11, 2019MOL and OKI to Launch Joint Study of Bird's-eye View Monitoring System on Tugboat - Aiming at Safer Operation with a 360° Field of View -
- Oct 03, 2019"Wind Challenger" Design Acquires Preliminary Approval - Realizing Japan's 1st Large Cargo Ship with 'Sail', Aiming at Reduction of GHGs -
- Sep 30, 2019MOL Group Successfully Develops Car Carrier Allocation/Loading Plan with Fundamental technologies of AI - Significantly Improving Efficiency in Planning and Validation with 'Mathematical Optimization' -
- Sep 27, 2019MOL, JBIC, and NOVATEK Sign Cooperation Agreement for LNG Transshipment Projects in Kamchatka and Murmansk
- Sep 27, 2019MOL's Newbuilt LNG Carrier "MARVEL HERON" to Serve Mitsui & Co. - Will Transport Shale Gas-derived LNG from Cameron Project in U.S. -
- Sep 27, 201911 MOL-operated/managed Vessels Earn Commendations from Japan Coast Guard Regional Headquarters - Honored for Continuously Providing Information on Marine Conditions -
- Sep 25, 2019LNG Carrier for Yamal LNG Project Named LNG DUBHE -The first LNG carrier out of four built in China for the project-
- Sep 18, 2019LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin Undergoes 1st LNG Bunkering Trial in Port of Kobe - Contributing to Development of LNG Bunkering Ports and Wider Use of LNG as Marine Fuel -
- Sep 17, 2019MOL Issues Integrated 'MOL Report 2019'
- Sep 12, 2019MOL Starts Demonstration Test of Vessel Image Recognition System Using AI Technology on Nippon Maru -FOCUS EYE Project, Rising to the Developing Automated Watch-keeping-
- Sep 02, 2019MOL, Tosyalı Holding Sign Memorandum of Agreement, Looking toward Strategic Tie-up - Aiming to Strengthen Business Structure in Turkey, Africa -
- Aug 30, 2019MOL and Karpowership announce the first LNG-to-Powership project under the co-brand "KARMOL" to be delivered in Nacala, Mozambique
- Aug 19, 2019MOL Hosts 'MOL Challenge Day' for Employees and Families- Promoting Diversity and Energizing the Organization through Wheelchair Rugby Experiential Session and Family Workplace Tour -
- Aug 14, 2019MOL Transports Fire Engines to Paraguay - Drawing upon its Global Network to Implement a Unique Social Contribution Program -
- Aug 08, 2019MOL, COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation, Dalian Maritime University, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group co-sponsored Shanghai LNG Forum 2019
- Aug 07, 2019MOL and COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation Signs a Memorandum of Understanding -facilitating further cooperation for upcoming LNG and Ethane projects-
- Aug 06, 2019Asahi Tanker, Exeno Yamamizu, MOL and MC Agree on Strategic Partnership To Develop Zero-emission Fully Electric Vessels
- Aug 05, 2019MOL Led to Launch a Working Group for Zero Emission Alternative Fuel - Project Aims to Reduce GHGs Emissions across Industries -
- Jul 31, 2019MOL Group Companies Earn 2 Awards in "Ship of the Year 2018" -MOL Car Carrier Beluga Ace Receives Ship of the Year 2018, Ferry Sunflower's Sunflower Satsuma and Sunflower Kirishima Garner Large Passenger Ship Sector Award-
- Jul 30, 2019MOL to Cooperate in JAMSTEC Marine Plastic Survey - Examining Japan-Palau Yacht Race Course -
- Jul 29, 2019MOL Hosts Party to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Start-up in Indonesia - Special Thanks to Some 200 Attendees for Their Ongoing Support -
- Jul 26, 2019MOL's LNG Carrier Rescues Castaways - 4 Castaways Saved off Philippines -
- Jul 23, 2019MOL Hosts Tour of Car Carrier to Celebrate Marine Day - About 600 Students and Families Visit -
- Jul 19, 2019Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier for Yamal LNG Project Named NIKOLAY URVANTSEV -The Vessel Will Serve in the World's First Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier Project following "Vladimir Rusanov" and "Vladimir Vize"-
- Jul 17, 2019MOL LNG Carrier Rescues Castaway - 1 Survivor Saved from Wrecked Yacht off Philippines -
- Jul 12, 2019MOL Sets Conditions for Issue of 'Sustainability' Bonds
- Jul 12, 2019Cruise Ship Nippon Maru Slated for Renovation - Marking 30th Anniversary of Its Launching with More Comfortable Cruises -
- Jul 11, 2019Auto Berthing and Un-Berthing Demonstration Test Conducted
- Jul 02, 2019Newbuilding LNG Carrier for JERA Named Sohshu Maru
- Jul 01, 2019MOL to Launch "One MOL Safety Campaign" for 2019 - Forging Ahead to Become a World Leader in Safe Operation -
- Jun 28, 2019MOL to Issue Sustainability Bonds - Issue to Includes Japan's 1st Sustainability Bonds Aimed at Individual Investors, 'MOL Blue Ocean Sustainability Bonds' -
- Jun 24, 2019MOL signs deal on a long-term charter contract to utilize "MOL FSRU Challenger" for Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal Project
- Jun 20, 2019MOL and GAIL Sign Charter Contract for one LNG Carrier
- Jun 19, 2019MOL and Japanese shipyards design Next Generation Coal carrier 'EeneX' - Contributing to Clean Energy Transport -
- Jun 19, 2019"MOL Safety Conference 2019" at 5 sites worldwide - Targeting "World leadership in safe operation"
- Jun 07, 2019New challenge on development of Northern Sea Route Transportation
- May 28, 2019MOL Techno-Trade Ceremony Marks Participation in Green Award Foundation-backed Marine Environmental Protection Program - Offering Advantages in Certification for Owners of PBCF-equipped Vessels -
- May 23, 2019MOL to Join Consortium on TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) -Aims at Effective Disclosure of Climate-related Risks and Opportunities-
- May 21, 2019MOL Announces Release of FOCUS Project Part I 'Fleet Viewer' Application Aimed at Enhancing Ship Management - Stress-free Operation with Big Data Analysis -
- May 08, 2019'Ballast Catch' Viable Organism Sampler Ready for Sales Release - Labor-saving System for Concentrating Samples Onboard -
- Apr 25, 2019Newbuilding LNG Carriers for Tokyo Gas Named Energy Innovator and Energy Universe - Transporting U.S. Shale Gas -
- Apr 24, 2019Delivery of Very Large Crude Carrier "PHOENIX JAMNAGAR"
- Apr 24, 2019MOL co-own world 6 largest Liquified Ethan Carrier with Reliance -As Japanese ship owner, it is first ever to own VLEC-
- Apr 22, 2019MOL to Install AR Navigation System on 21 VLCCs - Supporting Watch-keeping and Ship Operation during Voyages to Ensure World-leading Level of Safety -
- Apr 18, 2019MOL Pledges Support for Mozambique in Wake of Devastating Cyclone
- Apr 15, 2019Participation of Mitsui and MOL and Conclusion of Financing for FPSO Charter Project of MODEC for Area 1 Block offshore Mexico
- Apr 01, 2019Message from President and CEO on MOL Foundation Day Aiming to make the MOL Group a collection of businesses that have a clear advantage and boast the highest competitiveness
- Mar 29, 2019MOL and Karpowership (Karpower International B.V.) are to collaborate on the LNG to Powership business - Cooperation in Sales and Investment fields between World's Largest Floating Power Plant company and Largest FSRU Operator in Asia -[888.0KB]
- Mar 11, 2019MOL Group to Launch Demonstration Test of Mooring Rope with built-in Sensor, Rope Status Monitoring System - Aiming for Safe, Stress-free Cargo Handling -
- Mar 07, 2019MOL Tank Asia Honored by U.S. Oil Major Chevron - Reflects High Regard for United Efforts by Crewmembers at Sea, Land-based Employees to Ensure Safe Transport -
- Feb 28, 2019MOL Certified as 2019's White 500 for Outstanding Health and Productivity Management -Forging Ahead to Become the World Leader in Safe Operation by Maintaining and Improving Health-
- Feb 28, 2019MOL Holds Delivery Ceremony for LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin - Marking Solid Progress toward Start of New Business -
- Feb 25, 2019MOL Welcomes Junior High Students for Career Study Program at Head Office - Presents Lecture on the Latest Developments in Ocean Shipping Business and Vessel Technology -
- Feb 25, 2019MOL Signs Deal for Long-term Charter Contract of LNG Bunkering Vessel with Singapore's State Energy Company Pavilion Gas - Supplying LNG Fuel at World’s Largest Bunkering Port -
- Feb 19, 2019MOL Conducts Underwater Drone Demonstration Test for Vessel Bottom Inspection - Checking Condition of Submerged Areas of the Hull Using Remotely Operated Subsea Vehicle -
- Feb 18, 2019MOL Chemical Tankers Acquires 20% Share of Dutch Tank Container Company Den Hartogh
- Feb 13, 2019MOL Techno-Trade Takes Part in Marine Environmental Protection Program Backed by Green Award Foundation - Offering Shipowners a Discounted Price on Energy-saving PBCF -
- Jan 31, 2019LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin Marks 1st Bunkering of LNG Fuel in Kansai Region
- Jan 31, 2019Changes of Directors and Executive Officers[313.9KB]
- Jan 31, 2019Changes of General Managers[224.4KB]
- Jan 31, 2019MOL Announces Restructuring Measures[355.6KB]
- Jan 25, 2019MOL-operated Car Carrier Grand Orion Makes 1st Call at Port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia
- Jan 21, 2019MOL Moves to Establish 'Asahi MOL Tankers' for Pool Operation of MR Product Tankers - Meeting Customer Needs with More Efficient Ship Allocation -
- Jan 11, 2019Newbuilding LNG Carrier for JERA Named Nohshu Maru
- Jan 09, 2019"MOL Chemical Tankers Pte. Ltd. acquires the entire shares of Nordic Tankers A/S from Triton"
- Jan 04, 2019MOL CEO Ikeda's 2019 New Year Message - Handing Our Vision to Future Generations -