Case study

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) was decided to install two Wind Challenger sails, a hard sail wind-assisted ship propulsion system, to a new built membrane type LNG carrier.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)'s initiatives on the world's first crane vessel equipped with the Wind Challenger.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) was decided to install Wind Challenger sails by Retrofitting on an in-service vessel.

Interviews with the inaugural crew members of SHOFU MARU (Captain and Chief Engineer) and pilots who actually operated the vessel.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has developed the Wind Challenger, which converts wind energy directly to a vessel propulsion force. As a part of this project, the hard sail system to be installed on the first Wind Challenger ship was finally completed in February 2022.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has developed the Wind Challenger, which converts wind energy directly to a vessel propulsion force. As a part of this project, the hard sail system to be installed on the first Wind Challenger ship was finally completed in February 2022.

The hard sail system to be installed on the first Wind Challenger ship was finally completed.

As part of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction project, the first Wind Challenger is scheduled for completion.

We provided training to Engineers from the Philippine Coast Guard to help them understand methods of operating main engines and generators and to improve their repair skills.

Students from MMMA and the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology interact through internship programs.

Transporting blades for wind turbine

Loading over 6-meter high monster trucks

Transporting motor boats from Japan to the Bahamas

Transportation project carrying large precision equipment for an automobile engine plant using a pure car truck carrier (PCTC)

Transportation of costly helicopters requires delicate cargo handling

Shipping parts of gas turbine from overseas, returning it to Japan after repairs

Transporting fire truck chassis by container ship from Japan to Europe

Domestic transportation of Steel Coils using MOL COILPORTER® in 10ft containers.