Mitsui O.S.K. Lines,Ltd (MOL) introduced that on February 8, the timber chip service provider outstanding harmony with a freight ability of 3.6 million-cubic feet, was supplied at Imabari Shipbuilding (Imabari Shipbuilding). MOL will certainly run the vessel and also transportation timber chips for Marusumi Paper Co., Ltd.
The vessel is outfitted with a SOx scrubber and also Ballast Water Management System to be in consistency with more stringent ecological laws, and also is likewise outfitted with a microplastic healing system (Note 1). It likewise has eco-friendly specs in accordance with “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1” (Note 2) such as Hybrid Fin (energy-saving devices to enhance propulsion effectiveness) which are Imabari Shipbuilding’s modern technologies, Advanced Control for Ecology (ACE) (Note 3), and also Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF) (Note 4) along with embracing a digitally regulated engine and also low-friction ship base paint.
MOL constantly aims to use secure and also steady timber chip transportation solution for clients consisting of paper suppliers all over the world while taking care of the atmosphere, and also add to a steady supply of sources.
Outline of the vessel
- LOA 199.96 m
- Breadth 32.24 m
- Depth 22.90 m
- Cargo hold ability 3,623,708 cubic feet
(Note 1)
Microplastic healing system utilize a filter with a backwash feature, which becomes part of the Ballast Water Management System, to effectively gather microplastics that have actually been fixed in the filter prior to they are released too far. The system was collectively created with Miura Industries, Ltd.
(Note 2)
MOL Group will certainly remain to advertise efforts connected to Climate Change Countermeasures and also Preservation of aquatic settings, consisting of the installment of microplastic healing system and also PBCF, and also will certainly make progression towards the success of “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1”.
(Note 3)
Advanced Control for Ecology (ACE) approximates disruption impacts such as wind and also trend by establishing the vessel’s training course instructions, and also ideally manages the helm to decrease course inconsistency and also decrease the variety of training course modifications needed throughout a trip, attaining decreases in gas usage.
(Note 4)
Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF) is an energy-saving system to enhance prop effectiveness and also decrease vessel gas usage, and also was created by a team of business consisting of MOL.
Reference: mol.co.jp
