Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that on December 12, the company presented the “MOL Presidential Award to the Officers and Engineers 2025” in a ceremony held at the MOL Group Toranomon Empowerment Center “SANGO” in the Toranomon Hills Station Tower.

The awards honor the ongoing safety-related contributions of MOL Group officers and engineers and recognize their key roles. The award recipients share a commitment to the education and training of younger seafarers, have an exemplary attitude toward their onboard work, and have had years of success ensuring the safety of the MOL Group fleet.

This year, awards went to total of nine seafarers from the Philippines, India, Croatia, Montenegro, and Russia. Seven of this year’s award recipients and three past awardees attended the award ceremony held on December 12, where President & CEO Hashimoto presented them with commemorative plaques and supplementary awards. Hashimoto emphasized that “The presence of seafarers who proactively embody a safety culture and demonstrate leadership forms the cornerstone of our foundation and growth.” He once again expressed gratitude for their enduring contributions to safe operations and their achievements in fostering the development of future generations. He also extended his appreciation to the families of the award recipients in attendance for their unwavering support and understanding, which allows the seafarers to devote themselves to their duties with true peace of mind.

The awards have been presented every year since 2008, and this year brings the total number of recipients to 149. MOL strives to improve safety awareness and cultivate skilled seafarers by recognizing and celebrating role models such as the award recipients, as part of its ongoing commitment to becoming the world leader in safe operation.