Japan’s largest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines announced that on 30 May 2022, a naming ceremony for the MOL-operated next-generation coal carrier was held at Oshima Shipbuilding Co. This vessel will serve Hokuriku Electric Power Company and she was named Hokulink by Hokuriku Electric Power President Mr Matsuda. The name Hokulink is derived from the name of Hokuriku Electric Power Company’s regional membership services, called Hokulink, and represents a wish for growth of the Hokuriku region with stronger relationships in the region through operation of the vessel. It also represents a determination to strengthen cooperation with stakeholders including customers to ensure the growth of the business. As a vessel built especially for Hokuriku Electric Power, the Hokulink will transport coal from overseas, along with Energy Prometheus, already in service, to contribute a stable and sustainable supply of electricity.The Hokulink is the second vessel in the EeneX series of next-generation coal carriers based on the Japanese shipbuilding industry's accumulated know-how and technology in development and construction of coal carriers, along with MOL's expertise in operating these vessels. Adoption of a double-hull structure eliminated the need to fill cargo holds with ballast water, reducing the risk of marine pollution and minimize cargo contamination with salt and rust. In addition, the vessel is equipped with an SOx scrubber to reduce its environmental impact.LOA: 234.96 metersBreadth: 38.00 metersDraft: 20.05 metersDeadweight tonnage: 89,999 tonnesAdoption of a double-hull structureAdoption of semi-box shaped holdsSeparating ballast water from cargo hold
Japan’s largest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines announced that on 30 May 2022, a naming ceremony for the MOL-operated next-generation coal carrier was held at Oshima Shipbuilding Co. This vessel will serve Hokuriku Electric Power Company and she was named Hokulink by Hokuriku Electric Power President Mr Matsuda. The name Hokulink is derived from the name of Hokuriku Electric Power Company’s regional membership services, called Hokulink, and represents a wish for growth of the Hokuriku region with stronger relationships in the region through operation of the vessel. It also represents a determination to strengthen cooperation with stakeholders including customers to ensure the growth of the business. As a vessel built especially for Hokuriku Electric Power, the Hokulink will transport coal from overseas, along with Energy Prometheus, already in service, to contribute a stable and sustainable supply of electricity.The Hokulink is the second vessel in the EeneX series of next-generation coal carriers based on the Japanese shipbuilding industry's accumulated know-how and technology in development and construction of coal carriers, along with MOL's expertise in operating these vessels. Adoption of a double-hull structure eliminated the need to fill cargo holds with ballast water, reducing the risk of marine pollution and minimize cargo contamination with salt and rust. In addition, the vessel is equipped with an SOx scrubber to reduce its environmental impact.LOA: 234.96 metersBreadth: 38.00 metersDraft: 20.05 metersDeadweight tonnage: 89,999 tonnesAdoption of a double-hull structureAdoption of semi-box shaped holdsSeparating ballast water from cargo hold
