Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) announced the completion of the concept for its third in a series of next-generation vessels, which will be technically practical in the near future, Seaports Press Review reported. The latest concept is for an environment-friendly, large-scale iron ore carrier called the ISHIN-III that will play a key role in future resource transport.
MOL already operates the very large iron ore carrier Brasil Maru that offers a high level of environmental performance thanks to its pioneering transport concept and innovative technologies. Delivered in December 2007, the 320,000-DWT Brasil Maru (Length: 340m; width: 60m; main engine output: 23,000kW) is one of the worlds largest iron ore carriers, and was named the Ship of the Year 2007 by The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers for its energy-saving, safety, and high technical performance. The ISHIN-III, which makes full use of the characteristics of that vessel class, is a highly viable concept, aiming to further reduce MOLs environmental burden by maximizing the use of technologies the company has developed and adopted.
MOL already operates the very large iron ore carrier Brasil Maru that offers a high level of environmental performance thanks to its pioneering transport concept and innovative technologies. Delivered in December 2007, the 320,000-DWT Brasil Maru (Length: 340m; width: 60m; main engine output: 23,000kW) is one of the worlds largest iron ore carriers, and was named the Ship of the Year 2007 by The Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers for its energy-saving, safety, and high technical performance. The ISHIN-III, which makes full use of the characteristics of that vessel class, is a highly viable concept, aiming to further reduce MOLs environmental burden by maximizing the use of technologies the company has developed and adopted.