MOL highlights marine fuel developments of 2017
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The firm took part in several LNG bunkering related developments and received an award for its methanol-fuelled vessels.
Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has showcased its achievements in the marine fuels and bunkering sector for the year.
Its news highlights for 2017 are as follows:
Advanced initiatives on environment and technology development
- Establishing the Bunker Business Office (April)
- Covering fuel procurement policy based on the environmental regulations, LNG-fuelled vessels, and LNG fuel supply business in an integrated manner
- Determination of LNG-fuelled tugboat construction (May)
- World's first methanol-fuelled vessels earn "Technology Special Prize" in Ship of the Year 2016 awards (July)
Dry Bulk Business Unit
- Starting study on construction of an LNG-fuelled Capesize bulker (January)
Image credit: Walter Rademacher
Published: 29 December, 2017
