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Press Release 2020

Dec 24, 2020MOL News Highlights for 2020 - Looking at MOL from Press Releases Access Rankings -
Dec 22, 2020'One MOL Safety Campaign' for 2020 Being Held Online - Forging Ahead to Become the World Leader in Safe Operation -
Dec 22, 2020MOL Honors Officers and Engineers at 'MOL Presidential Awards 2020' - Recognizing Ongoing Contributions to Safe Operation and Developing the Next Generation -
Dec 18, 2020MOL reports Measures to prevent reoccurrence based on possible causes of the Wakashio Grounding Incident
Dec 17, 2020MOL and Kobe Steel Start Long-term Application Test of 'Binary Cycle Power Generation System for Ships' - Reducing Vessel GHG Emissions with More Effective Use of Energy -
Dec 14, 2020MOL and euglena Co. Conduct Sea Trial of MOL Group Tugboat Using euglena Biodiesel Fuel for the First time in Port of Nagoya -Taking a Step Toward GHG Zero Emissions-[1172.9KB]
Dec 11, 2020MOL announces the integration of the Dry Bulk business, Wood Chip Carrier business, and Mitsui O.S.K. Kinkai, Ltd., and the establishment of a new Company.
Dec 11, 2020Appointment of New Chairman and President[140KB]
Dec 10, 2020MOL, Tohoku Electric Power Sign Deal for Transport Using Coal Carrier Equipped with Hard Sail Wind Power Propulsion System (Wind Challenger)[143.6KB]
Dec 09, 2020Energy-saving "PBCF Reaches Milestone Orders Received for 3,500 Vessels Achieves 3%-5% Reduction in Fuel Consumption, Helping in-service Vessels Comply with Future Fuel Efficiency Regulation
Dec 08, 2020MOL Group's Indian Crew Manning Company Holds 25th Anniversary Ceremony Online
Dec 07, 2020MOL Signs Long-term Charter Contract for Methanol Carriers with Waterfront Shipping and Construction of Newbuilding Vessel
Nov 30, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (8)
Nov 30, 2020"Wind Hunter Project" Starts -Zero-Emission Project with Wind Propulsion and Hydrogen-
Nov 26, 2020MOL Presents Long-Service Awards, Hosts Family Day for Filipino Seafarers - Appreciation for Seafarer Contributions and Support from their Families -
Nov 24, 2020MOL & Miura to Conduct Demonstration Test with Microplastic Collection Device Installed on Newbuilding Wood Chip Carrier - Effort Aims to Protect the Marine Environment Using Merchant Vessels -
Nov 20, 2020MOL's New App Boosts Efficiency with Real-time Processing of Ship Operational Data
Nov 17, 2020LNG-Bunkering Vessel "GAS AGILITY" Undergoes LNG Bunkering to the World's Largest LNG Fueled Container Vessel
Nov 13, 2020MOL Group Companies Win '2019 High Performing Operators' Award - AMSA Recognition of Measures to Ensure Safe Operation -
Nov 10, 2020COVID-19 case on Capesize Bulker "Vega Dream"(2)
Nov 06, 2020MOL Wins Crew Change Champion Award from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Nov 05, 2020Renovated Nippon Maru Makes Long-awaited Resumption of Service - With Autumn in Full Swing, Take a Cruise Trip with Safety, Security, Hospitality -
Nov 04, 2020New Chemical and Dangerous Goods Warehouse in Haiphong, Vietnam
Nov 02, 2020MOL signs Charter Contract for Three Ice-Breaking LNG Carriers for Arctic LNG 2 Project in Russia
Oct 22, 2020MOL Issues Integrated 'MOL Report 2020'
Oct 21, 2020LNG Carrier Named LNG MEGREZ for Yamal LNG Project -The last LNG carrier of four built in China for the project-
Oct 19, 2020MOL Steps up Research Aimed at Autonomous Collision Avoidance - Part of Initiative to Realize Autonomous Ships -
Oct 15, 2020Kinai Maru, Sunflower (1st Generation) Selected for 4th 'Ship Heritage Certificate'
Oct 14, 2020Coastal Dry Bulker named "Kaiei Maru"; New Vessel Will Serve Kaita Biomass Power
Oct 12, 2020COVID-19 case on Capesize Bulker "Vega Dream"
Oct 09, 2020MOL Establishes Human Resources Consulting Company MM Empower Corp. - Joint Operations in Global HR Consulting with Long-term Partner -
Oct 07, 2020MOL President & CEO Delivers Message at New Employee Entrance Ceremony - Aiming to Keep Safe, Reliable Transport Services -
Oct 06, 2020MOL Car Carrier Saves Castaway - One Survivor Rescued off Thailand -
Sep 30, 2020Changes to the Responsibility of Executive Officers[327.9KB]
Sep 30, 2020Change of General Managers[599.1KB]
Sep 30, 2020MOL Announces Restructuring Measure[335.2KB]
Sep 28, 2020MOL's LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin Earns 'Ship of the Year 2019' Award as Innovative Work Ship/Special Purpose Ship
Sep 23, 2020Total and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Officially Name The World's Largest LNG Bunker Vessel: "GAS AGILITY"[913.5KB]
Sep 16, 2020MOL Becomes 1st Japanese Car Carrier Operator to Obtain VSPS Certificate from Australia's Department of Agriculture
Sep 14, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (7)
Sep 11, 2020MOL Announces Initiatives aiming for recovery of Environmental Damage from the Wakashio Incident, and to Contribute to the Mauritian Community
Sep 02, 2020MOL Introduces 'MOL Service Website' - Leverage the strength of Digital Marketing and Meet Needs of More Customers -
Sep 01, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius (Update 8)
Aug 25, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius (Update 7)
Aug 21, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius (Update 6)
Aug 21, 2020MOL Car Carrier Saves Crewmembers from Wrecked Fishing Boat - 15 Survivors Rescued in North Pacific Ocean -
Aug 20, 2020LNG Carrier Named LNG PHECDA for Yamal LNG Project -The third LNG carrier out of four built in China for the project-
Aug 19, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius (Update 5)
Aug 16, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius (Update 4)
Aug 13, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius (Update 3)
Aug 11, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius (Update 2)
Aug 07, 2020Capesize Bulker "Wakashio" Aground off Mauritius
Aug 04, 2020MOL Introduces FOCUS Project Part Ⅲ: Virtual Ship Visit Application 'Fleet Tour' - Reinforcing Use/Application of ICT under COVID-19 Pandemic -
Jul 29, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (6)
Jul 28, 2020-MOL listed on ESG/RI Index: FTSE4 Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index for consecutive years
Jul 27, 2020Ice-Breaking LNG Carrier makes first call at Japan - Northern Sea Route Voyage from Yamal, Russia to Japan -
Jul 16, 2020Nine companies have started "Ship Carbon Recycling WG" of Japan's CCR Study Group - Cross-industry initiatives for zero-emission ship fuels through methanation technology -
Jul 15, 2020LNG-fueled Ishin, Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki Earn Top Energy Conservation Rating for Japanese Coastal Ships
Jun 17, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (5)
Jun 16, 2020MOL and NW Innovation Works Announce New Partnership -Endeavor brings together global shipping leader and innovative manufacturer to produce least carbon-intensive industrial-scale methanol on market - a key component of essential materials-[458KB]
Jun 15, 2020Initiative to Realize Autonomous Sailing Ready to Start Demonstration Voyages - Concluding Contract in R&D Grant Program Related to Unmanned Vessels with the Nippon Foundation -
Jun 12, 2020Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF) Wins Environmental Technology Award from Japan Association for Logistics and Transport - 3% to 5% Energy Saving Reduces Merchant Ships' Environmental Impact -
Jun 10, 20202 MOL-operated Vessels Selected as 2019 'Best Quality Ship Awards' - Japan Federation of Pilots' Associations Honors Safe Operation Measures -
May 29, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (4)
May 26, 2020Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and LNG Terminal Wilhelmshaven sign a contract to build and charter an LNG terminal ship[445.0KB]
May 21, 2020'e5 Consortium' Established to Promote Zero-Emission Electric Vessel; -Project Encompasses Development, Realization, Commercialization-
Apr 22, 2020Introducing the MOL COILPORTER®, a Differentiated Product for NVOCC Business - Next-generation Cradle in Steel Coil Container Transport -
Apr 17, 2020MOL Signs Asia's 1st Service Operation Vessel Time Charterer and Ship Building Contract for Greater Changhua Wind Farms in Taiwan
Apr 06, 2020MOL President & CEO Ikeda Addresses Company's Entrance Ceremony - Aiming at Stable Transport through Safe Operation -
Apr 03, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (3)
Apr 02, 2020MOL Announces Unification of Group Ship Management Companies under New Name - Decades of Experience to Further Enhance Safe Tanker Operation -
Apr 01, 2020Message from President and CEO on MOL Foundation Day Overcome this Crisis and Fuel New Growth
Mar 27, 2020MOL to Enhance Organizational Structure for 'FOCUS' Development Project, Promoting Ship Big Data Analysis of Ship Operation - Aiming for Stress-free Services -
Mar 19, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (2)
Mar 18, 2020MOL & Asahi Kasei Engineering to Start Trial of Monitoring Service for Auxiliary Marine Machinery - Aiming at Safer Operation with Vibration Sensor-based Failure Diagnostic Technology -
Mar 10, 2020MOL Appoints Chief Country Representative for Mozambique and South Africa - Aiming to Enhance Ties within MOL Group -
Mar 09, 2020MOL's Response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Mar 03, 2020MOL and DSME Obtain AIP for Design of FSRU "Cryo-Powered Regas" System - Development of New Technology to Reduce Environmental Impact -
Mar 02, 2020MOL Certified as 2020's White 500 for Outstanding Health and Productivity Management
Feb 27, 2020Commencement of Joint Research on the development of Digital Twin Model for the Vessel Main Engine
Feb 26, 2020MOL to Start Joint Development for the digitalization of FSRU
Feb 21, 2020MOL Signs Joint Development Agreement with DSME for Environmental Friendly FSRU Technology
Feb 21, 2020Release of FOCUS Project Part II 'Fleet Performance' Application Aimed at Monitoring Fleet Performance in Actual Operation -Stress-free Operation with Big Data Analysis-
Jan 31, 2020Changes of Directors and Executive Officers[658.5KB]
Jan 31, 2020Changes of General Managers[613.2KB]
Jan 31, 2020MOL Announces Restructuring Measures[522.5KB]
Jan 30, 2020MODEC, Mitsui, MOL and Marubeni to Proceed with the Deepwater FPSO Charter Project for Marlim Field of Brazilian Offshore Oil Field
Jan 24, 2020MOL Pledges Support for Those Affected by Volcanic Eruption on Luzon Island, Philippines
Jan 20, 2020MOL Logistics (Thailand) Strengthens Total Logistics Services - Orchestrating MOL Group Logistics Business in Thailand -
Jan 16, 2020MOL Pledges Support for Those Affected by Bushfires in Australia
Jan 14, 2020MOL Launches 'Lighthouse' Information Platform for Customers - Turning Spotlight on Ocean Transport, Bringing Information to Life -
Jan 09, 2020LNG Carrier for Yamal LNG Project Named LNG MERAK -The second LNG carrier out of four built in China for the project-
Jan 06, 2020MOL CEO Ikeda's 2020 New Year Message - One MOL: Toward New Growth -