LNG-fueled car carrier CERULEAN ACE delivered

March 15, 2024

The naming and delivery ceremony on March 13 Mazda Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer Takeshi Mukai (second from left), MOL Executive Vice President and Representative Director Toshiaki Tanaka (second from right)

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that the LNG-fueled car carrier CERULEAN ACE ), was delivered at the Onishi Shipyard of Shin Kurushima Dockyard . The vessel will transport cars, including those produced by Mazda Motor Corporation .

MOL has decided to operate 14 new LNG-fueled car carriersand the CERULEAN ACE is the first of 11 to be built in Japan under the “BLUE” series. The use of LNG fuel reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by about 25-30%, sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions by about 98%, and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by about 85% compared to comparable vessels using conventional fuel oil.

The LNG-fueled car carrier CERULEAN ACE

Introduced an aerodynamics design (Beveled top of bow)
that reduces wind resistance by 20%

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The breadth was widened from 32m to 38m; The capacity has also been increased from about 6,400 to about 7,000 vehicles.

The CERULEAN ACE is the 100th vessel MOL has ordered from
the Shin Kurushima Dockyard Group.

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The new IKOI is provided to enhance the crewmembers’ comfort.
It is a “third place” for relaxation, neither living quarters nor a workplace.

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Starlink satellite communications service provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity, enhancing the comfort and well-being of the crewmembers.

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Starlink antenna installed on the vessel

Since the first car carrier was delivered in Japan in 1965, MOL has been expanding its services with the aim of further developing its car carrier business in the global market. It will continue to offer high-quality service to customers through environmentally friendly, safe, and efficient operations.

[CERULEAN ACE Specifications]
Ship type: 7,050RT type LNGDF car carrier (high-pressure main engine) Shipyard: Shin Kurushima Dockyard, Onishi Shipyard
LOA: 199.95m
Breadth: 38.00m
Capacity: 7,050 units