Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,Ltd (MOL; President & & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER:Takeshi Hashimoto )revealed that a calling event was held today for the next-generation coal service provider ENERGIA AZALEA, which will certainly offer Chugoku Electric Power Co.,Inc (President & & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Mareshige Shimizu; Headquarters: Hiroshima- shi, Hiroshima Prefecture), at Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

(President: Kensuke Namura; Headquarters: Nishi- ku, Osaka- shi). As differentiated visitors consisting of Chugoku Electric Power Vice President & & Senior Managing Executive Officer Shigeru Ashitani and also his partner and also MOL Executive Vice President and also Executive Officer Toshiaki Tanaka and also his partner searched, the vessel got the name the ENERGIA AZALEA, the rope was reduced, and also the brand-new vessel was efficiently introduced.

The name ENERGIA AZALEA is originated from the main city blossom of Hamada- shi, Shimane Prefecture, house to Chugoku Electric Power’s Misumi Power Station, and also firm’s brand, “ENERGIA.”

As a vessel developed particularly for Chugoku Electric Power, the ENERGIA AZALEA will certainly move coal from abroad to its power plant, in addition to the ENERGIA CENTAURUS currently in solution, to add to a lasting and also steady supply of electrical energy.

The ENERGIA AZALEA is the 3rd in the “EeneX” collection of next-generation coal service providers based upon the Japanese shipbuilding sector’s gathered knowledge and also modern technology in advancement and also building of coal service providers, in addition to MOL’s proficiency in running these vessels. Adoption of a double-hull framework got rid of the requirement to fill up freight accepts ballast water, decreasing the danger of aquatic contamination and also reducing freight contamination with salt and also corrosion.

MOL uses the ideal “stress-free” transportation solution for clients and also the setting, by accomplishing both secure and also steady transportation of a vital power source for Japan.

Reference– MOL