Tracking MOL's Ship Technologies

1987
Vessel

Propeller boss cap fins (PBCF)

2003
Vessel

Launch of wind resistance-reducing pure car carrier (PCC)

2004
Engine,etc

Wind power demonstration tests

2006
Vessel

Improved PBCF research

Engine,etc

Ballast water treatment system development

2007
Vessel
  • Vessel operating data "visualization" initiatives
  • Increasing transportation efficiency with larger ships
2008
Vessel

Next-generation low-friction paints

Engine,etc

Self-regenerating diesel particulate filter (DPF) system development

2009
Vessel
2010
Vessel

Optimum trim research

Engine,etc

Various bunker fuel-related research using test engines of MOL Technology Research Center

2012
Vessel

Launch of Hybrid car carrier

Engine,etc

Containership ballast water treatment system development and installation

2014
Engine,etc
  • Hybridization using waste heat energy for assisting propulsion
  • Installation of an SCR system on an actual vessel
2016
Engine,etc

Launch of ISHIN NEXT - MOL Smart Ship Project

Vessel
  • Launch of methanol-fueled vessel
  • Launch of very large ethane carrier (VLEC)
2017
Vessel

Launch of floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU)

Engine,etc

Development of new type of PBCF

2018
Vessel
  • Launch of ice-breaking LNG carrier
  • Launch of the FLEXIE next-generation car carrier
Engine,etc
  • Launch of FOCUS project
  • Launch of -LNG carrier equipped with X-DF propulsion engine and MRS-F reliquefaction system
2019
Vessel

Launch of LNG-fueled tugboat


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