Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that two vessels managed by its group company MOL Ship Management  and MOL LNG Transport , received the Minister Award from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Director-General Award from the Japan Meteorological Agency  for their significant contribution to the development of meteorological service by observing and reporting weather and sea conditions for 10 consecutive years.

This year, marking the 150th anniversary of the meteorological service, the award ceremony attended by His Majesty the Emperor of JapanOn June 1 of every year, which is Japan’s Meteorological Day  JMA presents the Minister Award from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Director-General Award from JMA to maritime weather reporters. As a result of continuous weather reporting by MOL Group-managed vessels, the group has been honored with these awards for 10 consecutive years. The MOL Group will continue to provide observation data of weather and sea conditions and contribute to maritime safety and global environmental conservation as a company that grows synergistically and sustainably with society.