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MOL Techno-Trade Consulting

Maritime Energy Efficiency Consultant

Research, development and consulting on ship emission reduction, including the ISHIN ship design and a bow wind deflector for container ships.

Description

As a subsidiary responsible for technology research and development within the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) Group, MOL Techno-Trade works on reducing emissions from shipping, with a focus on mitigating global warming. Its work extends beyond underwater solutions to harnessing wind around the vessel.

Key features

  • ISHIN ship design: uses lift generated by airflow around the hull to provide propulsion and reduce wind resistance; adopted on 4 vessels of MOL's FLEXIE car carrier series and on 2 LNG-powered ferries
  • Bow wind deflector: developed for container ships and installed on the bow of the ONE MARVEL to reduce wind resistance
  • FOCUS project: collaboration with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines using operational big data to develop data-driven energy-saving solutions

Applications

Energy-saving design and emission reduction for car carriers, ferries and container ships.

Specifications

ISHIN design adoptions4 FLEXIE car carriers, 2 LNG-powered ferries

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