MOL’s LNG Carrier Newbuild on Charter with TotalEnergies Gets Its Name

January 10, 2025

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has named its newbuilding LNG carrier MOL Azure, set to sail for TotalEnergies under a time-charter contract.

The MOL Azure vessel was ordered by a wholly owned subsidiary of MOL and is slated to sail under a time charter contract with TotalEnergies Gas & Power Limited (TGPL), a subsidiary of TotalEnergies.

MOL Azure (Credit: MOL)
MOL Azure (Credit: MOL)

Upon delivery on January 14, the vessel will be the second LNG carrier to be chartered by TGPL under a time charter contract, and will depart for its first loading port in the U.S.

The vessel 295-meter-long vessel is equipped with the latest MAN Energy Solutions engines, which offer improved fuel efficiency. It features a membrane tank of 174,000 m3 capacity.

“MOL is committed to further deepening and developing its relationship with TotalEnergies., and will continue to proactively work to offer safe and high-quality services as a leading company in LNG transport, while addressing environmental issues,” MOL said.

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