MOL’s Innovation Activities Earn ClassNK Innovation Endorsement Certification

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that “FOCUS” (Note 1), a ship operation data analysis software system, and “Sustainable Seafaring, Wellness Living” (Note 2), a living quarters concept that enhances seafarers’ wellbeing, have received Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK)’s Innovation Endorsement Certification (Note 3), which recognizes innovative initiatives in the maritime industry.

The MOL Group is pursuing various innovation activities and R&D to address sustainability issues (materiality) and realize the group vision.

Innovation Endorsement is ClassNK’s initiative as a third-party certification body to create new value and classified into three categories: (1) Ships, (2) Products and Solutions, and (3) Providers. “FOCUS” and “Sustainable Seafaring, Wellness Living” were certified in the second category, “(2) Products and Solutions”, which covers equipment with innovative functions and original ways to address various issues.
Source: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines