MOL's Next-gen Coal Carrier Named in Japan
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said that a naming ceremony was held Monday for the MOL-operated next-generation coal carrier at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Japan.The 234.96 meters long vessel, with a deadweight tonnage of 89,999 tons, will serve Hokuriku Electric Power Company. The vessel was named Hokulink by Hokuriku Electric Power President Matsuda. According to MOL, the name HOKULINK is derived from the name of Hokuriku Electric Power Company’s regional membership services…
New MOL Coal Carrier Ready to Launch
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that the coal carrier Energy Prometheus, which will be operated by MOL to ship coal to Hokuriku Electric Power Company, was completed on May 15 at the Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Oshima Shipyard. On the same day, many people from Hokuriku Electric Power and other concerned companies gathered for the ship’s christening and delivery ceremonies. With its wider beam and reduced depth, this vessel can serve ports with less depth while maximizing cargo loading.
MOL Bulk Coal Carrier Completed
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today inform that the coal carrier 'Energy Prometheus',to be operated by MOL to ship coal to Hokuriku Electric Power Company, has been completed at the Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Oshima Shipyard. People from Hokuriku Electric Power and other concerned companies gathered for the ship's christening and delivery ceremonies add MOL. With its wider beam and reduced depth, this vessel can serve ports with less depth while maximizing cargo loading. With its wide, shallow draft hull, and the advanced equipment on board, the vessel should show excellent economic performance. The coal carrier is named Energy Prometheus after the MOL operated coal carrier that served Hokuriku ports with coal for Hokuriku Electric Power in the past.
Shallow Draft Coal Carrier Delivered to NYK Line
The 'Hokuriku Maru', a specialized coal carrier having a wide beam and shallow draft for the transport of steaming coal from Australia and Indonesia to power plants operated by the Hokuriku Electric Power Company (Hokuriku Denryoku) has been accepted from the shipyard by NYK. A naming ceremony was held at the shipyard on the same day and attended by Hokuriku Denryoku representatives and NYK president Yasumi Kudo, among others. Hokuriku Maru is the second vessel to have been honored with this name. The original Hokuriku Maru was built in 1995.
