Ferry Sunflower

Ferry Sunflower’s third LNG-fuelled Ro-Pax floated out

The MOL ferry Sunflower Kamuy being launched at Naikai Zosen Corporation's facilities, April 11, 2024

Japanese shipbuilder Naikai Zosen Corporation has launched a new Ro-Pax ferry ordered by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) for operation by subsidiary Ferry Sunflower. Sunflower Kamuy will be the third LNG-fuelled ferry in the Ferry Sunflower fleet following its delivery and entry into service in 2025. Upon...

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sunflower Murasaki – LNG-fuelled Ro-Pax delivered to Japan’s MOL

Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) recently took delivery of the second LNG-fuelled Ro-Pax ferry in a series built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding. Sunflower Mur ..

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sunflower Kurenai – LNG-fuelled ferry to serve Japan’s inter-island routes

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) recently placed the first Japanese-built and -owned LNG-fuelled Ro-Pax ferry into service. Built by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, the 17,300GT Sunflower ..

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Mitsui OSK Lines to merge ferry and coastal Ro-Ro business units

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has decided to integrate its two wholly-owned ferry and coastal Ro-Ro vessel operating companies, MOL Ferry and Ferry Sunflower, into ..

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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | January 24 – Japanese and French ferry deliveries in Japan and France plus Indian and Australian newbuildings

An LNG-fuelled ferry begins operational sailings on Japan’s inter-island routes as a shuttle boat is handed over to an owner in southern France. Construction is meanwhi ..

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MOL And Ferry Sunflower Launch Trial Of ‘Berthing Aid System’

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.and Ferry Sunflower Limited announced their intent to conduct a trial use of the “Berthing Aid System,” which is under development by Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. using the large-scale car ferry Sunflower Gold, which plies the Kobe-Oita route, says an article published on their website.

Improve safety and efficiency

The “Berthing Aid System” measures the exact distance and angle between the hull and the pier, based on information obtained from LiDAR and satellite compasses,...

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