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Sustainability News 2023
- MOL Honors Officers and Engineers at 'MOL Presidential Awards 2023' -Recognizing Ongoing Contributions to Safe Operation and Developing the Next Generation of Seafarers-
- MOL Obtains AiP for Ammonia FSRU Design - A Step Toward Safe Utilization of Ammonia for Decarbonizing Society -
- MOL decided to expand its fleet with 5 New LNG-fueled Capesize Bulkers - Steady Progress toward Goal of '90 LNG/Methanol Vessels' by 2030 -
- MOL to Become World's 1st Shipping Company to Issue Blue Bonds
- MOL Holds Maritime Education Event at Oarai Ferry Terminal - Pledging to Protect the Oarai Sea's Natural Abundance for the Next Generation -
- MOL Marks Consecutive Listings on 'Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index' - Reflects High Regard for Company's ESG Initiatives -
- <Report from COP28 @ Dubai> Announcement of a joint statement with Maersk on decarbonization in the Shipping Industry
- MOL and DP World sign MoU to Explore Auto logistics and Decarbonization Business Opportunities
- MOL and Bapco Energies Sign MoU for Development of Cross Border CO2 Transport and Sequestration
- MOL Holds Inauguration Ceremony for 2023 'MOL Student Ambassadors' and 'Presentation of Proposal for Creating the Ship of the Future' - Creating the Future with Tomorrow's Leaders -
- MOL Signs Deal to Build a Construction SOV ("CSOV”) to Serve Offshore Wind Farms in Taiwan
- 'HQ,' a New Onboard Microplastic Collection Device that Can Constantly Gather Microplastics while Underway, Earns ClassNK Innovation Endorsement
- MOL Presents Long-service Awards, Hosts Family Day to Reward Filipino Seafarers - Appreciation for Contributions of Seafarers who Form the Foundation of our Safe Operation and Support by Their Families -
- MOL Executive Speaks at Ammonia Energy Conference 2023, Hosted by Ammonia Energy Association - Discussing Specific Actions to Build Clean Ammonia Supply Chain to Promote Decarbonization -
- MOL to Install Cameras, AI Systems in Cargo Holds of Newbuilding LNG-fueled Car Carriers for Early Fire Detection
- LNG-fueled Panamax Coal Carrier Reimei Commences Operation
- MOL and KEPCO Sign Service Agreement on Development of Liquefied CO2 Carrier Design for CCS Value Chain
- Japan's 1st: Coastal Vessel Successfully Operated Using Biofuel Mixed Waste Cooking Oil Directly with Fuel Oil
- MOL and Pyxis sign Collaboration Agreement for development and market expansion of electric vessels in Singapore and Japan.
- MOL and Cosmo Oil Sign MoU to Study Ocean Transport for Development of CCS Value Chain
- MOL and GPF Jointly Host Plant Factory Showroom Tours for Elementary and Junior High Schools as Part of Food Education - Promoting food sustainability initiatives in collaboration with local communities -
- MOL Group Executives and Employees Donate for Morocco & Libya
- MOL Signed MOU with Hy2gen Deutschland for Jointly Study the Use of e-methanol
- MOL Tabletop Drill Prepares for Serious Marine Incident - Scenario Has Fire, Oil Spill from Chemical Tanker off Japanese Coast -
- Hydrogen-fueled Vessel Wins AiP Towards Demonstration Operation
- MOL Aims for Full-scale Introduction of Starlink Satellite Communication, Targeting More Than 200 Ocean-going Vessels - Addressing Global Seafarer Shortage by Improving Work Environment -
- MOL & MOLMEC to Introduce Training Programs for SEP and SOV Crew - Contributing to Safe Operation of Offshore Wind Power Projects -
- Establishment of Indonesian Seafarers Manning Company - Stably Securing Seafarers for Expansion of LNG Transport Fleet -
- MOL becomes new strategic shareholder in Odfjell Oceanwind
- Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferries, MOL Group's 'Sunflower Kurenai' and 'Sunflower Murasaki,' Win Good Design Award 2023
- MOL and COSCO Co-host 5th Shanghai International LNG Shipping Forum
- MOL and EDF Renewables partner up for offshore wind and green hydrogen opportunities
- MOL is Only Shipping Company to Exhibit at the COP28 Japan Pavilion - Exhibiting 'Wind Challenger' and 'Wind Hunter,' Technologies Using Wind Power to Propel Vessels -
- MOL Joins Tokyo Bay eSG 2023 Priority Project - Wind Hunter, Zero-emission Project Using Wind Power and Hydrogen, Will Be Key Element -
- MOL Hosts Safe Operation Liaison Meeting for Shipowners and Ship Management Companies - Reaffirming the Importance of Environmental Responsiveness and Sustainable Shipping -
- 8 MOL Group-managed Vessels Earn Commendations from Japan Coast Guard for 3 Consecutive Years - Honored for Continuously Providing Information on Marine Conditions -
- MOL and Idemitsu to Launch Demonstration Test on Recycling of Marine Plastic Waste
- Three Japanese Shipping Companies Partner to Establish Global Liquefied Hydrogen Supply Chain
- MOL Executive Presents Lecture on Offshore Wind Power Generation Project During Port of Nagoya Seminar
- MOL, PETRONAS and MISC Set the Stage for the Development of Liquefied CO2 Carriers
- MOL Donates Funds to Support Victims of Floods in Libya
- MOL Pledges Support in Aftermath of Morocco Earthquake
- MOL Holds an Experiential Event: 'Let's Unlock the Secrets of Corals!' - Learning about the Mysterious World of Corals and Sharing the Significance of the Ocean and its conservation with Future Generations -
- MOL Drybulk, Kambara Kisen Sign Basic Agreement on Time Charter for Newbuilding Methanol Dual Fuel Bulk Carrier - Moving Steadily toward KPI: '90 LNG/Methanol-fueled Vessels' by 2030 -
- MOL Appointed as "Sector Champion" of First Movers Coalition - Leading the Discussion to Promote Zero-Emission Fuels -
- MOL Transports Fire Engines to Paraguay - Drawing upon its Global Network to Implement a Corporate Citizenship Activity -
- Japan's first Hydrogen and Bio Fuel Hybrid Passenger Ship Named 'HANARIA'-Start servicing from April 2024-
- Investment in Dutch company TouchWind, which develops next-generation floating offshore wind turbines
- MOL Chairman Junichiro Ikeda Appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mauritius in Tokyo
- MOL and Shell Sign Collaboration Agreement to Advance Decarbonisation in Maritime Sector
- MOL has become the 1st Japanese Shipping Company to Join Washington Maritime Blue, A Non-profit Strategic Alliance for a Sustainable Maritime Industry - Pursuing Sustainability through Advanced Technology -
- MOL and Sawayama Marine Establish Joint Venture to Recruit Global Human Resources
- MOL to Participate in the University of Tokyo's "Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering" Social Collaboration Program - Toward Realizing Sustainable Marine Logistics-
- MOL to Study Liquefied CO2 Transport by Vessel in JOGMEC Call for Advanced CCS Projects
- Australian Japanese partners execute R&D Project Agreement to develop safe and efficient solutions for industrial-scale shipping of CO2
- MOL Selected for Inclusion in 'MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
- MOL Welcomes Students from Delft University of Technology - Introducing Safe Operation Support Structure and Environmental Initiatives -
- MOL Joins GCMD as Impact Partner to Accelerate Decarbonisation in Maritime Industry
- MOL Project to Produce Pure Water for Hydrogen Generation Selected for Shiga Prefecture Subsidy Program - Advancing Wind Hunter Project Harnessing Offshore Wind to Produce Hydrogen for Vessel Propulsion -
- MOL, KDDI Launch Starlink Utilization Trials on Cruise Ship, Ferries, Coastal RORO Vessel - Contributing to High-speed Communication and Safe Navigation for Crewmembers and Passengers -
- MOL Announces Disclosures of 'MOL Sustainability Plan' FY2022 Results on Website
- MOL Marks Consecutive Listings on ESG Investment Indices: 'FTSE4Good Index,' 'FTSE Blossom Japan Index,' and 'FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index'
- MOL Car Carrier Galaxy Ace Cooperates with Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium for Loggerhead Turtle Migration Research
- MOL to Join Port of Newcastle's Clean Energy Precinct Construction Project in Australia - Cooperating in Ocean Transport of 'Green Hydrogen and Ammonia' -
- LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin Marks 100th LNG Bunkering
- MOL, PETRONAS and SDARI Acquire AiP for LCO2 Carriers and FSO from Major Classification Societies
- MOL Presents Guest Lecture at Sophia University Graduate School, Focusing on Response to Environmental Issues and Support of Local Communities
- MOL and Chevron Sign MoU on Strategic Alliance for Decarbonization - Collaborating to Reduce GHG Emissions -
- Successful Sea Trial on A Domestic LNG-fueled Vessel for Use of Liquefied Biomethane as Marine Fuel -Achieving Net Zero Emissions in Ocean Transport-
- MOL Announces Update of 'External Recognition' Page on Website -Selected as "Sompo Sustainability Index" in FY2023-
- MOL Signs Time Charter Contract for 2 CTVs to Serve Ishikari Bay New Port Offshore Windfarm -The First CTV in Japan to be managed and operated under ISM Code-
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) makes strategic investment in Ascension Clean Energy Leading global shipping company latest shareholder in planned Louisiana clean hydrogen-ammonia production facility
- MOL Group Accepts First Trainees from Overseas at MOL Dynamic Positioning Training Center (MOL DPTC) -Contributing to the Development of Taiwan's Offshore Wind Power Industry-
- MOL Joins Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'GX League'
- MOL and Toyo Conclude Agreement to establish a Joint Venture Company for Offshore Wind Power Generation Business
- MOL Group-managed Vessels Recognized for Excellence in Weather Observation and Reporting for 8th Consecutive Year - LNG Venus Receives 2023 Director-General Award from Japan Meteorological Agency -
- MOL and Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. Sign Basic Agreement on Consecutive Voyage Charter by Newbuilding LNG-fueled Bulk Carrier -Moving Steadily toward our KPI ; '90 LNG/Methanol-fueled Vessels' by 2030-
- MOL's First Female Captain Takes Command of Car Carrier - Creating a Work Environment in which Diverse People Can Work together and Co-create with Others in a Rewarding Environment -
- MOL Hosts Marine Plastic Waste Survey Event For Children - Highlighting Our Oceans and Their Precious Role in Our Future -
- MOL has established 'MOL Switch' in the USA, to invest in decarbonization technologies
- MOL Launches Inter-system Linkage of 'Lighthouse' Digital Platform with Nippon Steel Corporation - MOL-developed System Helps Customers Optimize Supply Chains -
- MOL Group Earn 2 Awards in 'Ship of the Year 2022'- World's 1st Coal Carrier Equipped with Wind Challenger, Shofu Maru, Named Ship of the Year 2022; Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferry Sunflower Kurenai Wins in Large Passenger Ship Sector -
- MOL to Commercialize 'V-MO' Monitoring Service for Marine Motors Jointly Developed with Asahi Kasei Engineering - Further Improving Safe Operation and Promoting Maritime Digital Transformation -
- MOL and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Sign Basic Agreement on Long-term Charter for Newbuilding Dual-fuel Methanol Carrier
- MOL Transports Fire Engines to Paraguay - Drawing upon its Global Network to Implement a Unique Social Contribution Program -
- MOL Signs Positive Impact Finance Loan Deal with Mizuho Bank - Addressing Sustainability Issues by Expanding Fundraising Base -
- NextGen establishes world's largest diversified portfolio of permanent carbon dioxide removals to scale the market
- MOL Establishes 'MOL Group Human Capital Vision' - Promoting Human Capital Policies with Three Basic Principles 'Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,' 'Mutually Empowered,' and 'Highly Engaged' -
- Introducing 'MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.2' - Our BLUE ACTION for Net Zero -
- First accredited low-carbon ammonia shipment for power generation dispatched from Saudi Arabia to Japan[276KB]
- World's 2nd Pure Battery Tanker "AKARI" Enters Service; Completes 1st Bunkering Operation - Contributing to Expansion of Zero Emission Bunkering -
- MOL Group's 2nd LNG-fueled Ferry, Sunflower Murasaki, Enters Service - New Company Plans to Operate 4 Vessels by 2025 as MOL Group Steadily Expands LNG-fueled Fleet -
- MOL, TSUNEISHI and MES-S Acquire AiP for Ammonia-fueled Vessel from ClassNK and Lloyd's
- MOL to Participate in the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII) toward reducing maritime methane emissions
- MOL Conducts 4th Online Work Experience Event - Ongoing Efforts to Promote the Attractiveness of Working in the Ocean Shipping Industry -
- MOL Safety Conference 2023 Held at 4 Sites Worldwide - Aiming for 'The world's highest level of safety' -
- MOL Group Establishes New Management Plan: 'BLUE ACTION 2035' - Taking the leap to becoming a global social infrastructure company -
- MOL Group Executives and Employees Donate for Victims of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
- MOL Establishes "MOL Group Three Basic Principles of Corporate Governance" and "MOL Group Corporate Governance Policy"
- MOL, Mazda Held Online Talk Event on International Women's Day
- MOL and Rio Tinto to Strengthen Partnership for Safer Operation
- MOL Expands Financing Base through Transition Linked Loan to Promote Environmental Strategies
- Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Demonstration Project in Okinawa Selected by Japan's Ministry of the Environment - Aiming to Commercialize World's 1st Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion by around 2026 -
- Six Companies Team up to Build, Operate Japan's 1st Methanol-fueled Coastal Tanker
- AMOGY, MOL, MOL PLUS Sign MoU on Ammonia-To-Power System for Ships and Establishment of Ammonia Supply Chain - Promote the Spread of Environmentally Friendly and Efficient Power Source -
- MOL Selected for 'Nadeshiko Brand' for 3rd Consecutive Year, Reflecting Measures to Encourage Women's Workplace Success
- MOL Won Special Jury Prize in NIKKEI Integrated Report Award 2022
- MOL Selected as a 'CDP2022 Supplier Engagement Leader'
- MOL Implements Dramatic Workplace Reforms at Head Office; Internal Staircase Connects 3 Floors, Linking Safety Center and Business Divisions While Streamlining Communication - Strengthen Safe Operation Support and Promote Reform in Workstyle -
- Offsetting CO2 Emission from the Iron Ore Carrier's Voyage between Australia and Japan
- MOL Selected as 'Health & Productivity Stock Selection' for 3rd Consecutive Year, and 'White 500 Company in Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program'
- MOL and VALE agree to install Two Norsepower Rotor SailsTM to an in-service Capesize Bulk Carrier
- Hokutaku and MOL Execute Wind Power Fund Investment Project
- MOL Concludes MoU on Building Clean Hydrogen/Ammonia Value Chain in Thailand - Collaboration with EGAT, Mitsubishi Thailand and Chiyoda Corporation -
- MOL Group to Showcase at WIND EXPO 2023 - 11th Int'l Wind Energy Expo Runs from March 15-17 at Tokyo Big Sight
- MOL Unveils Marine Debris Collection Ship and Demonstrates Coastal Debris Collection Device on the coast of Bali, Indonesia - Promoting Marine Environmental Protection through Commercialization of Marine Debris Collection -
- Introducing 'MOL Group DX Vision' - Transforming Business Operations and Corporate Culture through the Use of Digital Technology -
- Methanex and MOL complete first-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol
- MOL to Participate in JAWFP Corporate Program as a Partner in Supporting People's Lives
- Agricultural Machinery Exporter KiliMOL's Project Promoting Mechanization of Rice Planting in Kenya Selected for JICA 'SMEs/SDGs Business Support Program'
- MOL and Air Water Begin Joint Study on Use of Liquefied Bio-methane as Marine Fuel - For Trial Use on a MOL Group LNG fueled Vessel -
- New Training Courses Offered by MOL Group, Essential for Offshore Wind Power Projects Receives ClassNK's Basic Approval - Expanded Training Course for Marine Development-related Specialty Vessels Using Dynamic Positioning Simulator -
- MOL Selected as 'Yearbook Member' of S&P Global 'The Sustainability Yearbook 2023'
- MOL to Provide Aid to Victims of Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
- 2 MOL Group Projects Selected for Japanese Government-backed Offshore Wind Power Human Resource Development Program - Installation of Training Facility in Kitakyushu and Expansion of Dynamic Positioning System Training Courses -
- MOL Becomes World's First Company to Earn AiP for Vessel Cyber Resilience - Toward the Improvement of Safe Operation and Realization of Safe Maritime Digital Transformation -
- MOL Signs Collaboration Deal with Nagasaki Prefecture for Shipbuilding-Related Industries and Renewable Energy Projects - Raising Nagasaki Prefecture's Profile/Creating New Value for Local Companies through Public-Private Collaboration -
- MOL Welcomes Junior High School Students to Online Lecture about 'Career Choice' Organized by Shizuoka City
- MOL is the First Japanese Company to Join First Movers Coalition's Shipping Sector - Toward the Decarbonization of the Ocean Shipping Industry -
- MOL and Mitsui Acquire AiP for Large Ammonia-powered Bulk Carrier
- MOL Takes Delivery of Methanol-fueled Methanol Carrier Cypress Sun
- KARMOL Secure $71 Million Loan From Japanese Banks for SENEGAL FSRU
- Japan's 1st LNG-fueled ferry, Sunflower Kurenai, Enters Service - Reducing Environmental Impact, Realizing Modal Shift and Offering 'Casual Cruise' -
- MOL Announces New Series Name and New Hull Color Design for LNG-fueled Car Carriers - Promoting Environmentally Friendly Fleet Development with 'BLUE' Series LNG-fueled Car Carriers -
- Signing LNG Supply Basic Agreement for 2 New LNG-Fueled Ferries on Oarai-Tomakomai Route - Further Promotion of LNG-Fueled Ferries for Low-Carbonization of Marine Fuel -
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