MOL PLUS  announced the opening of the MOL PLUS Marine Desk in May 2025. Headed by Satoshi Yamane, who is a member of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL)’s Maritime Safety Division. The goal of the Marine Desk is to promote a deeper understanding of solutions related to Ocean Shipping Business and Crews provided by Start-ups, and to accelerate collaborations with the MOL Group.

The Marine Desk will undertake following activities:

・Attending meetings with Start-ups, and introducing MOL Group’s Members in keeping with projects and orders

・Introducing the MOL Group’s needs with regard to R&D collaborations

・Participating in conferences and other events related to Start-ups