Mitsui OSK Lines, 虎ノ門２-1− 1, Minato-ku (2026)

09/05/2026

🌍𝐌𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔– 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 –
From February to April 2026, MOL hosted MOL Safety Conference 2026, bringing together 813 seafarers across four locations: Manila, Tokyo, Mumbai, and Dubrovnik.

Under the theme “MY GOAL ZERO HARM,” the conference strengthened safety culture through dialogue by sharing best practices, examining the factors behind safe operations, and addressing topics such as alternative fuels and harassment prevention.

This initiative supports the Safety Vision of BLUE ACTION 2035 Phase 2, reinforcing MOL’s commitment to protecting people, assets, and the environment through safe operations.

Find more details:
https://www.mol.co.jp/en/info/article/2026/0508.html

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1st: At the Safety Conference in Manila
2nd: Then-Chairman Junichiro Ikeda speaking at the event in Manila on February 4

08/05/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐕 “𝐓𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑” 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧
Ta San Shang Marine, a joint venture between MOL and Ta Tong Marine, has taken delivery of the newbuild commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) TSS CRUISER, delivered by Damen Shipyards in Vietnam.

The vessel is TSSM’s second SOV, following Asia’s first, the TSS Pioneer, which was delivered in 2022. The vessel is scheduled to support a wide range of offshore wind farm operations in Taiwan, including construction support activities.

Compared to first vessel, the TSS CRUISER features expanded accommodation for up to 120 personnel, enhanced crane capabilities, and a methanol‑ready design to meet future decarbonization needs.

As offshore wind development continues to accelerate across Asia, MOL will further strengthen its SOV operations in Taiwan and expand its fleet to support the Japanese market and the broader region. Through these efforts, MOL remains committed to advancing low- and zero‑carbon businesses under BLUE ACTION 2035 Phase 2, contributing to the realization of a net‑zero emissions society.

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Top: The “TSS CRUISER”
Bottom: The naming ceremony

07/05/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
MOL actively participated in Singapore Maritime Week 2026, marking our President & CEO’s first overseas event appearance since assuming office, together with senior members of our management team.

During SMW, we shared the MOL Group’s strategy and initiatives in Southeast Asia, a priority growth region under BLUE ACTION 2035 Phase 2. With strong medium- to long-term economic growth expected, the region plays a key role in strengthening both our core shipping businesses and stable earnings businesses, including logistics-related investments.

At the opening session, industry leaders gathered for CEO-level discussions on the success factors required amid a rapidly changing maritime landscape. Our President & CEO emphasized that seafarer safety must remain the top priority, that ESG should be redefined with geopolitics and risk awareness in mind, and that shipping is increasingly recognized as strategic infrastructure supporting national economies, rather than merely a transport service.

MOL will continue to advance its regional strategy by leveraging its maritime expertise and pursuing sustainable growth aligned with our long-term management plan.

Find more details in our release: https://www.mol.co.jp/en/info/article/2026/0423.html

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President & CEO Tamura takes the stage at the SMW opening session “Are Ships the New Chips?” (Bottom: 2nd from right )

02/05/2026

New blog posted!!
What is Ship Repair Docks? Maintenance, Retrofit, and Decarbonization Trends, Featuring MOL Cases
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05cBxw0
Vessels regularly undergo dockyard maintenance, and today Chinese yards dominate this field—handling about 60% of global newbuilding (CGT basis) and leading the ship repair dock market by a wide margin. This article outlines the essentials of ship repair docks, regional characteristics, current market trends, and the latest developments in decarbonization-related retrofits.

新しいブログを公開しました！
今こそ知りたい！修繕ドックとは？船舶修理・レトロフィット・脱炭素対応の最新動向～商船三井の事例もご紹介～
https://na2.hubs.ly/H05crGR0
「人間ドック」という言葉は、船の点検・修理を行う「ドック」に由来していることをご存知でしょうか。
船舶は就航後に定期的なメンテナンスのため修繕ドックに入渠します。そして近年、世界の新造船の約６割を建造する中国造船所の圧倒的な存在感が広く知られるようになりましたが、修繕ドックにおいても中国がその規模で大きくリードしているのです。
本記事では、船舶修理の要となる修繕ドックの基本から、地域ごとの特徴、最新の修繕事情、そして脱炭素対応の動向まで詳しく解説します。

#商船三井 #修繕ドック #船舶修理 #レトロフィット #海運業界 #環境負荷低減 #脱炭素

27/04/2026

𝐌𝐎𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥🎉🚀
We are pleased to announce that, together with Innovative Space Carrier, Inc. (ISC) and TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS TOKYOBAY Co., Ltd., we have obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the basic design of an unmanned autonomous rocket recovery vessel.

The AiP confirms the safety and technical feasibility of the overall offshore recovery system, including not only the rocket recovery vessel but also the support vessel assisting recovery operations, as well as the onshore control system that centrally monitors and manages them. Offshore rocket recovery is expected to enable more frequent launches and reduced costs through the efficient retrieval and reuse of rockets, while unmanned and autonomous operations have great potential to enhance operational safety.

Drawing on the expertise and safe navigation technologies cultivated through our shipping and offshore businesses, we have played a key role in developing the operational concept and studying offshore operations.

Going forward, we will continue working closely with ISC and TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS TOKYOBAY, with technical advice from ABS, to further refine the design and advance studies toward implementation.

Find more details in our release:https://www.mol.co.jp/en/info/article/2026/0427.html

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1st: At the AiP certificate presentation ceremony
2nd: AiP certificate

25/04/2026

【𝐌𝐎𝐋 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰_𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐞⑧ 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐨】
Read the full story here⇒https://www.mol.co.jp/en/crew/008/
Our eighth interviewee of MOL CREW is Keiichiro Kawano, currently serving as Hotel General Manager of MITSUI OCEAN FUJI.

Born in Tokyo, Keiichiro joined Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line (now MOL Cruises) after graduating from university, where he served on cruise ships such as the Nippon Maru. Currently, as Hotel General Manager of MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, he pours his passion into delivering the ultimate cruise experience.

Let’s take a closer look at his journey, his thoughts on hospitality, and the passion that drives his work.

・Name: Keiichiro Kawano
・Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan
・Affiliation: MOL Cruises, Ltd.
・Profession: Hotel General Manager

Discover more stories here⇒https://www.mol.co.jp/en/crew/

22/04/2026

🎥𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐎₂ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐏 🚢
We have obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) on April 14, 2026 for a liquefied CO₂ carrier equipped with three units of Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion system. Jointly developed with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), the vessel design aims to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by utilizing wind power for the cross-border transportation of liquefied CO₂.

The AiP covers a 40,000 m³ cargo tank capacity liquefied CO₂ carrier equipped with three Wind Challenger units. The navigation bridge and accommodation spaces are arranged toward the bow to ensure improved visibility required for ship handling, while enabling the installation of the three units. Through a HAZID study conducted in collaboration with SHI and ClassNK, the technical feasibility and safety of the vessel concept were confirmed.

Applying Wind Challenger is expected to reduce GHG emissions generated during the CO₂ transportation process within the CCS value chain, contributing to MOL Group’s goal of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050 under its Environmental Vision “BLUE ACTION 2035 Phase 2”.

🔍 What is Wind Challenger?
Wind Challenger is a rigid sail system capable of automatic extension, retraction, and rotation. By effectively utilizing wind power while maintaining safe navigation, it contributes to a reduction in fuel consumption and GHG emissions.

Find more details in our press　release:https://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2026/26034.html

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Spotlight on Wind Challenger–equipped vessels and CCUS initiatives

20/04/2026

𝐌𝐎𝐋 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉-𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫
We have installed the Wind Challenger, a hard-sail wind propulsion system, on the coal carrier Kurotakisan Maru Ⅲ, which supports Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER) operations. This marks the world’s first retrofit installation of the Wind Challenger on a vessel currently in service and represents MOL’s third Wind Challenger-equipped vessel, following Shofu Maru and Green Winds.

The Kurotakisan Maru Ⅲ recently berthed at J-POWER’s Tachibanawan Thermal Power Station in Tokushima and the Ishikawa Coal-Fired Power Station in Okinawa, drawing attention for contributing to decarbonization while continuing its vital role in stable energy transport. The vessel received a warm welcome from local stakeholders at its unloading ports.

Under the “MOL Group Environmental Vision: BLUE ACTION 2035 Phase 2,” MOL aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. As part of its efforts to introduce further energy-saving technologies, the group plans to deploy 25 Wind Challenger-equipped vessels by 2030 and 80 by 2035.

Find more information in our press release:https://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2026/26033.html

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The coal carrier Kurotakisan Maru Ⅲ equipped with the Wind Challenger

19/04/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐈𝟐𝟎𝟒𝟎 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟐 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 - 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐎𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that all four demonstration vessels participating in Stage 2 of the Fully Autonomous Ship Project “MEGURI2040” have successfully passed ship inspections by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) as autonomous ships and have commenced commercial operations.

Launched in 2020 by The Nippon Foundation, MEGURI2040 aims to realize fully autonomous ships and ensure stable transportation of people and goods, addressing urgent issues facing the maritime industry, including crew shortages caused by a declining and aging population and accidents attributable to human error. Fifty-three domestic companies that share the project’s vision and social significance have formed the DFFAS+ (Designing the Future of Fully Autonomous Ships Plus) Consortium, through which they have promoted technological development and social implementation by leveraging their respective strengths. MOL is a member of the DFFAS+ Consortium and has been engaged in the development of the In-Service Coastal Containership domain using the demonstration vessel “Mikage.”

As part of Stage 2 of MEGURI2040, MOL is participating in the Existing Coastal Containership Working Group, collaborating with Imoto Lines, Ltd., TSUNEISHI SOLUTIONS TOKYOBAY Co., Ltd., and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. to advance the project through retrofitting. Drawing on its long-standing operational and ship management expertise, MOL has taken responsibility for overall project coordination and risk assessment, conducted sea trials based on the vessel’s operational profile, and prepared for government inspections required for certification as an autonomous ship.

Looking ahead, MOL remains committed to contributing to safe, secure, and reliable marine transportation while addressing key challenges in Japan’s coastal shipping industry.

Find more details in our press release: https://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2026/26032.html

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Key Points of the Sea Trial and Development

18/04/2026

New blog posted!!
MOL’s Value Chain Shaped by Ammonia Transportation and Ammonia-powered Vessels
https://na2.hubs.ly/H04W17g0
When you hear the word “ammonia,” you may think of its pungent smell, fertilizer production, or the challenges of handling it. Today, however, ammonia is gaining attention as a next-generation energy source for a decarbonized society, as it emits no CO₂ during combustion. MOL is addressing this shift from two perspectives: transporting ammonia and using it as a fuel. This article introduces the fundamentals of ammonia and highlights MOL’s latest initiatives.

新しいブログを公開しました！
https://na2.hubs.ly/H04W1G00
アンモニアと聞いて、どのようなイメージをお持ちでしょうか。
「鼻を刺す匂い」「肥料の原料」といった印象を持つ方も多いかもしれません。そうしたイメージの通り、アンモニアはこれまで肥料や化学製品の原料として社会を支えてきました。
一方で今、アンモニアは燃焼時にCO₂を排出しない特性から、脱炭素社会を支える新たなエネルギー源として注目されています。商船三井は、アンモニアを「運ぶ」「燃料として使う」という両面から、この挑戦を進めています。
本記事では、アンモニアの基礎から、商船三井ならではの視点で最前線をご紹介します。

#商船三井 #アンモニア #脱炭素

17/04/2026

✨𝐌𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐋𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐍𝐏𝐄𝐗 - 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞🌊
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has signed a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with INPEX Shipping Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of INPEX Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary MOL Encean Pte. Ltd. This is the first LNG carrier to sail under a long-term charter contract with the INPEX Group and is equipped with technologies designed to reduce environmental impact.

The naming ceremony was held at Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd.’s Geoje Shipyard in South Korea, attended by INPEX Representative Director, President and CEO Takayuki Ueda and MOL Representative Director, Chairman of the Board Takeshi Hashimoto. In the presence of numerous stakeholders, the vessel was named Harmonic Breeze. After delivery, the vessel will contribute to the stable transportation of LNG and INPEX’s reliable energy supply.

Equipped with an Air Lubrication System and a Shaft Generator, the vessel is designed to achieve superior fuel efficiency and reduced GHG emissions compared to conventional LNG carriers. In line with the MOL Group’s management plan “BLUE ACTION 2035,” this project supports portfolio transformation through the expansion of its LNG carrier fleet and the steady securing of long-term charter contracts, while advancing low-carbon and decarbonization initiatives.

Find more information in our press release:https://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2026/26031.html

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1st: The "Harmonic Breeze"
2nd: At the naming ceremony

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