Tugboat Business

Outline of Services

Safely Escorting Large Vessels, Ships Loaded with Hazardous Cargoes

In the MOL Group's tugboat business, we utilize tugboats to support the berthing and unberthing of large vessels in ports and provide escort services for vessels carrying hazardous materials and large cargo ships. We also provide towing services for offshore structures such as offshore wind power facilities and port infrastructure.

To strengthen our business foundation, we established MOL Bay Links Co., Ltd. as a holding company on July 1, 2025. While maintaining operations rooted in each region, enhancing competitiveness and further reinforcing the rigorous implementation of safe operations and regulatory compliance.

As part of our efforts to reduce environmental impact, the LNG-fueled tugboat Ishin was delivered in 2019 as the first of its kind in western Japan. In the Seto Inland Sea area, biofuel is being used for the tugboat Komachi Maru to promote the use of cleaner fuels. In addition, we reduce environmental impact through the adoption of engines equipped with a common rail system (CRS) to improve fuel efficiency, as well as the installation of propeller efficiency improvement devices such as Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF).

In addition to these initiatives, we ensure safe and reliable operations by maintaining onboard equipment, strengthening crew capabilities, and promoting rigorous safety training, aiming for accident- and injury-free operations.