In order to effectively maintain the safety of MOL operated vessels, MOL formulated the first edition of the "MOL Safety Standard Specifications" in the aftermath of the serious marine incidents that took place in 2006. Since then, the specifications have been revised and applied to MOL operated vessels to ensure the prevention of serious incidents such as collisions and groundings, fires, sinking, loss of hull stability, oil spills and others. Incidents such as these can cause environmental pollution which can have a huge impact on both society at large and the group's profitability, not to mention the loss of trust from customers and other stakeholders.
"MOL Design Practices" systematically compiles knowledge and expertise gained through many years of experience in ship operation. This includes countermeasures for issues such as inferior quality oil, which inhibits ship operation, effective maintenance procedures, and policies and practices that contribute to life saving, security, and environmental protection. These are based on extensive technical and economic analysis.
Some of these countermeasures are as follows. (Click on Countermeasures to see the details.)
MOL is utilizing a next-generation ship management support system called FOCUS (Fleet Optimal Control Unified System), which leverages the Fleet Transfer installed on MOL operating vessels.
MOL is using this system to focus on monitoring engine operating conditions and immediately notifying the ship-management company and the ship if found any abnormalities, thereby enabling us to identify problems promptly and minimize downtime.