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Press Release 2024

Sep 18, 2024Approval in Principle (AiP) Acquired from Two Classification Societies for Low-Pressure Type Liquefied CO₂ Carriers undergoing Pursuit of Standardization toward Realization of Large-Scale International Transportation from 2028 onwards
Sep 18, 2024MOL, GCMD and Yara Clean Ammonia Succeeds Ammonia STS (Ship-To-Ship) Trial in Australia Port - Contribution for the Ammonia Bunkering Infrastructure Installation -
Sep 13, 2024MOL Becomes 1^st Japanese Board Member of Book and Claim Community - Environmental Initiative Aims to Decarbonize International Logistics -
Sep 13, 2024MOL and Chevron Shipping Company to Install Wind Challenger on LNG Carrier Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion Systems is an LNG Shipping First
Sep 12, 2024Through the Continuous Provision of Maritime Information, 11 MOL Group-managed Vessels Earn Commendations from Japan Coast Guard for 4^th Consecutive Year
Sep 12, 2024MOL Joins Industrial Real Estate Project in 4 Australian Cities
Sep 04, 2024Naming and Launching Ceremony Held for Sunflower Pirka, LNG-fueled Ferry on Oarai-Tomakomai Route -LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin Supports Launching Operations-
Aug 30, 2024World's 1st: Car Carrier CERULEAN ACE Earns ClassNK Certification for Voluntary Onboard Fire Prevention Measures - Using AI to Enhance Fire Prevention -
Aug 29, 2024MOL, The Bank of Nagoya Form Alliance to Support for Foreign Workers
Aug 29, 2024MOL Unveils Exhibition Content for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan 'Future City'
Aug 27, 2024Joint Study to Establish Standard Specifications and Designs for LCO₂ Carriers in Japan Towards Large-Scale International Marine Transport of Liquefied CO₂ by 2028
Aug 20, 2024MOL Acquires Additional Shares of MODEC; Will Convert it into an Equity-method Affiliate
Aug 20, 2024World's 1st Installation of Rotor Sails on a Capesize Bulk Carrier for VALE
Aug 19, 2024Launch of Joint study on the Production and Utilization of Biomethane from Animal Manure with Hamanaka Town and Corporate Partners
Aug 13, 2024MOL Supports Women's Active Engagement on a Global Scale with Donations through WEPs
Aug 02, 2024MOL Obtains AiP for "LNG Carrier Installing Wind Challenger" - The World's First Approval for an LNG Carrier -
Jul 31, 2024MOL Issues Integrated 'MOL REPORT 2024' - Becoming a Resilient Global Enterprise by Balancing Growth and Stable Management -
Jul 30, 2024Daibiru to Participate in Logistics Real Property Development Project in Nagoya - Creating Synergy within MOL Group -
Jul 30, 2024Introduction of Sofar's Wayfinder, Dynamic Voyage Optimization Platform -Reduce fuel and GHG emissions by an average of 6% through efficient operation utilizing high-precision weather forecasts-
Jul 29, 2024MOL Earns Top Rating of 3 Stars in 'Eruboshi Certification,' Reflecting Excellence in Promoting Women's Participation and Advancement in the Workplace
Jul 25, 2024MOL Becomes 1st Japanese Shipping Company to Earn ClassNK's 3rd Party Certification for Human Resources-related Social Data
Jul 19, 2024MOL to Invest in Carnot, a Tech Startup Developing Ways to Dramatically Increase Engine Fuel Efficiency, Slash GHG Emissions - Developing Engine Technology that Is Expected to Improve Fuel Efficiency by up to 40% -
Jul 18, 2024MOL Opens a New Multi-purpose facility, MOL Group Toranomon Empowerment Center "SANGO", in Tokyo - Providing a Creative Space for Communication Innovations -
Jul 10, 2024MOL Announces Delivery of Bulk Carrier Green Winds, 2nd Vessel Equipped with Wind Challenger Hard Sail Propulsion System
Jul 02, 2024MOL Signs Japan's 1st Sustainability-linked Lease Agreement - Steadily Pursuing Environmental Strategy Initiatives -
Jun 28, 2024Changes of General Managers[927KB]
Jun 28, 2024Ta San Shang Marine Signs a Deal for Construction of 3rd SOV to Serve Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan - Pursuing SOV Fleet Expansion and Business Development in Asia -
Jun 28, 2024Daibiru Joins Office Building Development Project in India - Steadily Pursuing Portfolio and Regional Strategies in Blue Action 2035 Management Plan -
Jun 27, 2024MOL-operated Energy Navigator Earns 2023 'Best Quality Ship Award' - Japan Federation of Pilots' Associations Honors Safe Operation Measures -
Jun 27, 2024MOL to Take Equity Stake in Alistair Group, A Leading Logistics Company in Sub-Saharan Africa - Strengthening Logistics Services in Africa -
Jun 25, 2024MOL Announces Consolidation of Equity-Method Affiliate Company Gearbulk
Jun 14, 2024MOL Introduces SAP SuccessFactors®, Global Talent Management System - Promoting Global Talent Management across the Worldwide Group -
Jun 13, 2024MOL establish JV with INDU for self-operated warehouses in JAFZA Dubai - Enhancing regional logistics infrastructure -
Jun 12, 2024Adoption of the Survey for establish an ammonia supply base in Soma area, Fukushima Prefecture, for the FY2024 "Subsidy for Measures to Promote Introduction of Non-Fossil Energy (Hydrogen Supply Infrastructure Improvement Project)"
Jun 11, 2024Appointed Developers for Green Innovation Fund Project -Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Demonstration Project off the Coast of Aichi Prefecture-
Jun 07, 2024MOL Renovates, Reopens Employee Cafeteria - Creating a Coworking Cafeteria where Staff Gather from Morning till Night -
May 28, 2024MOL Selected as a 'Noteworthy DX Company 2024'
May 27, 2024Wind Propulsion Systems will be Installed on 7 Vessels Operated by MOL Drybulk - Steadily Pursuing to '25 Wind Challenger-equipped Vessels' by 2030 -
May 24, 2024MOL Group-managed Vessels Recognized for Excellence in Weather Observation and Reporting for 9th Consecutive Year - Esshu Maru and Suzukasan Receive 2024 Director-General Award from Japan Meteorological Agency -
May 24, 2024Wind Challenger to be Installed on Coal Carrier for J-Power - World's 1st Retrofit on an In-service Vessel -
May 22, 2024MOL and JERA Signs Long-Term Charter Deal for Newbuilding LNG Carrier
May 21, 2024MOL Group Holds Completion Ceremony for Newly Completed Operation and Maintenance Training Facility for Offshore Wind Power Generation in Kitakyushu
May 16, 2024The European Commission grants PCI status to CO₂ value chain project developed by MOL with partners
May 16, 2024MOL and TotalEnergies Sign Time Charter Contracts for 2 Newbuilding LPG-fueled LPG Carriers
May 15, 2024Shofu Maru, World's 1st Wind Challenger-equipped Coal Carrier, Achieves Fuel Savings of 17%
May 10, 2024MOL Joins Project to Develop Frozen and Refrigerated Warehouse in Singapore -promoting investment in Southeast Asia, the key area for MOL, by utilizing group network-
Apr 26, 2024Newbuilding LPG-fueled 'LPG & Ammonia Carrier' for GYXIS, Aquamarine Progress II, Delivered
Apr 25, 2024MOL and Gaz System enter into agreement on FSRU project in Gdańsk, Poland - Contribute to the Energy Security of Poland from 2027-2028 -
Apr 25, 2024MOL Is 1st Japanese Shipping Company to Raise Funds through Transition Linked Loan Using Performance-based Interest Subsidy System - Accelerating Environmental Investment to Achieve Net-zero GHG Emissions by 2050 -
Apr 23, 2024Merger of MOL Group Companies to Form Core Company in the Philippines - Pursuing Business Development in the Philippines, a Nation Positioned for Strong Economic Growth -
Apr 22, 2024MOL Becomes First Japanese Operator to Commercially Install Onboard CO₂ Capture System
Apr 17, 2024A First in Japan: MOL to Adopt New System to Increase Capacity and Improve Operational Efficiency of Car Carriers - Promoting Digital Transformation for Car Carrier Operations -
Apr 15, 2024Japan's 1st Coastal Module Carrier to Transport Offshore Wind Turbine Foundation Components - MOL Drybulk Makes Marine Transport Deal with JFE Engineering; MOL Signs Contract for Vessel Construction -
Apr 11, 2024Naming and Launching Ceremony for the Sunflower Kamuy Held 1st LNG-fueled Ferry on Oarai-Tomakomai Route - MOL Group's 3rd LNG-fueled Ferry to Enter Service in Early 2025, Bringing Fleet to 4 -
Apr 11, 2024Achieved a 93.8% Methane Slip Reduction Rate in Onshore Tests and Received the Statement of Fact for the First Time in the World - Started Demonstration Tests in Actual Sea Areas Around Autumn 2024 -[444KB]
Apr 10, 2024Japan's 1st Hydrogen and Bio Fuel Hybrid Passenger Ship 'Hanaria' Starts Service in Kitakyushu
Apr 09, 20241st Group of Technical Intern Trainees and Chefs arrived in Japan - MOL and Tokyu Hotels & Resorts' Recruitment Alliance Begins in Full Force -
Apr 08, 2024MOL to Invest in Novastar Ventures, One of Africa's Largest Venture Capital Firms - Expanding Business in Africa, Addressing Social Issues -
Apr 05, 2024MOL Starts Commercial Operation of FSRU for Indonesia's Jawa 1 LNG-fired Power Plant - Asia's 1st Gas-to-Power Project Using an FSRU -
Apr 04, 2024MOL President & CEO Hashimoto Addresses Company's Entrance Ceremony - Company Embarks on a New Era, Underscoring Importance of 'Human Capital' -
Apr 03, 2024MOL Decides to raise funds through Transition Linked Loan Using Sustainable Finance Framework - Steadily Pursuing Environmental Strategy Initiatives -
Apr 02, 2024Wall Climbing Robot Earns ClassNK Innovation Endorsement - Pursuing Innovation in Ship Maintenance and Enhanced Crewmember Safety with Robotic Technology -
Apr 01, 2024Message from President and CEO on MOL Foundation Day
Mar 29, 2024Changes of Directors and in Responsibilities of Executive Officers[183KB]
Mar 29, 2024Notice Concerning Revision of Executive Remuneration System[315KB]
Mar 29, 2024MOL Announces Restructuring Measures[117KB]
Mar 29, 2024Changes of General Managers[272KB]
Mar 29, 2024MOL Establishes Advisory Board to Provide Outside Expertise in Decision Making[125KB]
Mar 28, 2024MOL's Climate-related Disclosure Earns High Marks from Government Pension Fund Domestic Equity Managers - Strong Evaluations from 4 Institutions -
Mar 27, 2024MOL's Innovation Activities Earn ClassNK Innovation Endorsement Certification
Mar 22, 2024MOL and MOL Sunflower Receive 17th MLIT Minister's Award for Promotion of Barrier-Free Environments - Recognition for Universal Design of Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferries Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki -
Mar 21, 2024MOL Selected as 'Nadeshiko Brand' for 4th Consecutive Year, Reflecting Measures to Encourage Women's Success in the Workplace
Mar 19, 2024MOL, Idemitsu, HIF Team up to Develop e-fuel/e-methanol Supply Chain, Including Marine Transport of CO₂
Mar 13, 2024LNG-fueled Car Carrier CERULEAN ACE Delivered - MOL Moves Steadily toward Goal of 90 LNG/Methanol-fueled Vessels by 2030 -[643KB]
Mar 12, 2024MOL and Rio Tinto Sign Partnership Agreement for Further Collaboration including Decarbonization of Maritime Transportation
Mar 11, 2024MOL Selected as ‘White 500' Company; Recognized as Outstanding Organization in Health & Productivity Management
Mar 08, 2024World 1st 'Long-Range and Real-Time Wind Condition Measurement Device' Installation at RORO vessel - For Safe Navigation & Decarbonation through Wind Visualization -
Mar 06, 2024MOL and Petrobras signed a CTV Time Charter Contract and MoU to Start Negotiations on Newbuilding CTV - Reducing CO₂ Emissions and Costs Offloading Crude Oil from Sub-bed Oil Fields -
Mar 05, 2024MOL and TLT Signs Long-Term Charter Deal for Newbuilding LNG Carrier
Mar 04, 2024MOL Chemical Tankers Completes Acquisition of Fairfield Chemical Carriers - Now Has World-leading Fleet of Multi-segregated Chemical Tankers with Stainless Steel Tanks -
Feb 27, 2024MOL, ITOCHU, HIF and JFE Steel Sign MoU on Establishing Supply Chain for Synthetic Fuel and CO₂ Marine Transport Using Green Hydrogen
Feb 20, 2024MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy in Philippines Holds 1st Commencement Exercises Ceremony -Aiming to Ensure World's Highest Level of Safety and Quality by Training and Securing Highly Skilled Seafarers-
Feb 20, 2024LNG-Bunkering Vessel "Brassavola" carries out first LNG Bunkering service to the LNG fueled Bulk Carrier
Feb 20, 2024MOL Receives Special Award at 5th ESG Finance Award Japan Sponsored by Japan's Ministry of the Environment
Feb 15, 2024MOL Partners with Climate Tech Firm, 123Carbon to Complete Insetting Pilot Supporting customers' Scope 3 reduction targets
Feb 14, 2024MOL Teams up with Australian Energy Company Woodside, South Korean Shipbuilder HD KSOE and Shipping Firm Hyundai Glovis to Study Transport of Liquefied Hydrogen
Feb 07, 2024Kobe-Osaka International Port Launches Demonstration of Advanced Cargo Handling Machinery at Hanshin Port Container Terminal -World's 1st Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) Crane Converted to Hydrogen Engine, Achieving Decarbonized Port and Harbor Operations-
Feb 07, 2024MOL Recognized with 'A' Score for Transparency on Climate Change
Feb 05, 2024MOL and JX Sign MoU for Development of Cross Border CCS Value Chain
Feb 02, 2024MOL Selected as Preferred Shipowner for Newbuilding FSRU for Gaz System
Feb 01, 2024Midosuji Daibiru Building Completed - Planning to acquire the Highest Rank 'S' of CASBEE-Smart Wellness Office Certification and 'ZEB Oriented' Certification -
Jan 31, 2024MOL Announces Restructuring Measures and Establishment of Position[438KB]
Jan 31, 2024Changes of Executive Officers[304KB]
Jan 31, 2024Changes of General Managers[274KB]
Jan 30, 2024Commencement of Joint Study to Establish Ammonia Supply Base in Soma Area, Fukushima Prefecture
Jan 29, 2024MOL Providing Japan Coast Guard with Marine Information on the Seas around Japan through IoS-OP - Contributing to Maritime Safety and Further Advancement of Marine Data Application -
Jan 26, 2024MOL Establishes Sustainable Finance Framework; Using it for 5 Loan Deals - Part of Ongoing Environmental Strategy Initiatives -
Jan 23, 2024MOL as Only Japanese Shipping Company Participating in Davos Forum, President Hashimoto Lays out at the Official Session of "First Movers Coalition" to Create a Flow and Ambitiously Promote Decarbonization
Jan 22, 2024MOL Establishes 'MOL Group Safety Vision' - Targeting the world's highest level of safety -
Jan 19, 2024MOL Issues Blue Bond (26th Series Unsecured Corporate Bonds)
Jan 18, 2024MOL, MLG to Form Strategic Alliance with Revital Healthcare, Kenya's Leading Medical Supplies Manufacturer - Eyeing Establishment of Healthcare Logistics Center in Mombasa Special Economic Zone -
Jan 18, 2024MOL Group Training Program for Engineers is Japan's 1st to Meet IMO 'Model Course' Standard - Continually Enhancing Safety with Seafarer Training Based on the Latest Global Standards -
Jan 15, 2024Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Project in Mauritius Moves Toward Commercialization - Selected as METI Program; Aiming for Swift Practical Implementation of Marine Renewable Energy -
Jan 10, 2024MOL Forms Capital Alliance with Hokutaku, Japan's largest Wind Turbine Maintenance Company
Jan 05, 2024MOL Signs Time Charter Contract with Yara, World's Largest Nitrogen Fertilizer Manufacturer, for Ammonia Carrier Green Pioneer
Jan 05, 2024Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferry, the 'Sunflower Kurenai', Wins Grand Prize in '2023 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards'
Jan 05, 2024MOL CEO Hashimoto's 2024 New Year Message - 140th Anniversary of Founding: Pursuing Reforms Toward the Next Stage -