TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that a naming ceremony for two newbuilding LNG carriers was held at the Tsu Shipyard of Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) on April 24.

MOL held a naming ceremony for Tokyo Gas’ LNG pair
Caption: Energy Innovator - Image courtesy of MOL

The two vessels will transport LNG from the Cove Point LNG Project in the United States to Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

Among the many guests on hand for the ceremony was Tokyo Gas President Takashi Uchida, who named the vessels the Energy Innovator and the Energy Universe after which his wife cut the rope.

The vessels are the 10th and 11th LNG carriers that Tokyo LNG Tanker Co., Ltd. owns and manages. MOL is involved in the management of eight of those ships, including the two newbuilding carriers.

Leveraging its accumulated experience and knowledge as one of the world's leading LNG carrier owners and management companies, MOL continues to offer safe, high-quality and efficient LNG transport service to customers.

Outline of Energy Innovator:

 Length/Breadth/Draft  299.9m/48.9m/11.5m
 LNG Tank/Cargo  Capacity  Self-supporting prismatic shape IMO Type B (SPB) (*2) cargo tank/165,000m3
 Main Engine  Tri-fuel diesel electric propulsion system
 Speed  19.5 knots
 Ship Management Company  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
 Flag  Japan
 Shipowner  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. 90%, Tokyo LNG Tanker Co., Ltd. 10%


Outline of Energy Universe:

 Length/Breadth/Draft  299.9m/48.9m/11.5m
 LNG Tank/Cargo Capacity  Self-supporting prismatic shape IMO Type B (SPB)(*2) cargo tank/165,000m3
 Main Engine  Tri-fuel diesel electric propulsion system
 Speed  19.5 knots
 Ship Management Company  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
 Flag  Panama
 Shipowner  Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. 100%

Source: MOL