Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced its pioneering move as the first Japanese shipping company to join forces with Washington Maritime Blue (WMB), a non-profit organization spearheading the collaborative efforts towards a sustainable maritime industry.
Innovation in maritime technologies
By stepping into this initiative, MOL will be rubbing shoulders with over 150 maritime organizations and more than 50 startup companies, all of which are experts in revolutionary maritime technologies. These establishments range from port authorities, classification societies, tugboat companies, and research institutes to government agencies. The aim is to foster a hub that nurtures innovation in maritime technologies and advocates for the Blue Economy, breaking corporate barriers and establishing a vast and diverse network.
Leveraging its longstanding expertise in ocean transport and offshore businesses, MOL pledges to be a catalyst in this cluster’s development. The company is ready to offer technology demonstration opportunities and extensively explore strategic collaborations and partnerships, especially with start-ups in the cluster.
Joshua Berger, WMB CEO, expressed his enthusiasm for MOL’s participation: “MOL brings a wealth of expertise, capacity, and commitment to our collaborative model. Their inclusion in our strategic alliance and innovation cluster will undeniably accelerate ocean-based climate solutions, including maritime decarbonization, digitalization, renewable energy, and ocean health.”
BLUE ACTION 2035
Guided by its “BLUE ACTION 2035” management plan and the “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.2”, MOL is steadfast in its endeavor to foster a world in harmony with nature. Apart from focusing on climate change solutions, MOL is deeply committed to biodiversity conservation, air pollution prevention, and marine environmental conservation, aligning seamlessly with its core business of marine transport.
As it steps into this collaborative space, MOL is eager to work diligently with WMB and its member organizations to address pressing social issues, steadfastly moving towards a sustainable future in the maritime sector.
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Source: MOL
