Verification of the Effectiveness of Laser-Based Deck Maintenance During Voyage

In this demonstration, Furukawa Electric’s 1 kW portable InfraLaser™ system was installed on the Vessel operated by MOL Drybulk, and its effectiveness for removing rust and deteriorated coatings during deck maintenance was verified while the Vessel made a round trip across the Pacific between Japan and North America.
As a result, compared with conventional mechanical tools, the laser system significantly reduced noise, vibration, and dust during operation, allowing off duty crew members to rest comfortably in the living quarters. It was also confirmed that the system helps maintain a safe working environment for crew members performing maintenance. MOL and MOL Drybulk regard these improvements as an important contribution to enhancing crew working conditions.
Furthermore, the demonstration confirmed that the system—featuring waterproof performance and corrosion resistance—operated stably without trouble or failure, even under harsh conditions on the trans-Pacific route, including salt damage, wind, rain, vessel motion, and impact. Going forward, InfraLaser™ will be installed on multiple vessels for long term operation to verify durability and further improve specifications for maritime laser processing.

The MOL Group's sustainability management is based on a long-term strategy to achieve sustainable growth for society and the Group. The Group's vision is "We will develop a variety of social infrastructure businesses in addition to traditional shipping businesses, and will meet the evolving social needs including environmental conservation, with innovative technology and services.
MOL group aims to be a strong and resilient corporate group that provides new value to all stakeholders and grows globally.” To achieve this goal, MOL is working on the Group management plan "BLUE ACTION 2035" and the "Environmental Vision 2.2" for the environment. We are committed to maximizing the value we provide to all stakeholders by implementing BLUE ACTION 2035 in accordance with our corporate mission and values, "MOL CHARTS," while addressing the materiality of "Sustainability Issues."
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