May 28 2024

Wind propulsion for seven MOL vessels

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its subsidiary, MOL Drybulk, will mount wind propulsion systems on seven new bulk carriers and multi-purpose vessels to enhance their environmental performance. This includes the wind challenger system, which can save up to 17% of daily fuel consumption, as recently demonstrated on the vessel “Shofu Maru”.

The initiative is part of MOL's plan to have 25 wind challenger-equipped vessels by 2030, contributing to its goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Read more

Source: ITJ