MOL takes delivery of LNG dual-fuel car carrier

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Lazulite Ace
 
13 Mar 2026, 6:37 am

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has taken delivery of a new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built locally by Tadotsu Shipyard, a subsidiary of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group.

The NK-classed, Liberian-flagged Lazulite Ace is notable for its LNG dual-fuel propulsion system, which was selected by MOL for its ability to generate significantly reduced emissions of CO2 (25 to 30 per cent), NOx (85 per cent), and SOx (98 per cent) compared to engines powered by conventional fuel oil.

The PCTC belongs to a new series of ships with environment-friendly features. These ships are to be delivered by Imabari Shipbuilding and other local yards as part of MOL’s fleet upgrade program, the objective of which is to introduce around 90 locally-built vessels powered by

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Three Ships Hit by Projectiles Near Strait of Hormuz, Thai Vessel Catches Fire

Mar 11, 2026 20:33

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The container ship ONE Majesty is seen underway at sea. (Source: Akshay Ashok)

Three vessels were hit by projectiles in and near the Strait of Hormuz, including a Thai-flagged bulk carrier that caught fire after an apparent strike, according to Reuters on March 11.

The incidents brought the number of ships attacked in the area since the Iran conflict began on February 28 to at least 14.

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Precious Shipping stated its Thailand-flagged vessel, Mayuree Naree, was hit by two projectiles of unknown origin while transiting the strait. The strike caused a fire and damaged the engine room.

The company reported that 20 crew members

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Oormuz y la carne de cañón

Los planes de navegar en convoy no resultan defensivamente eficaces, cuando se encuentran al alcance de un tiro directo.  El peligro es evidente. Varios petroleros y un gasero han sido destrozados por los ataques lanzados contra ellos. Varios marinos civiles han resultado heridos. En otro tiempo se diría que son carne barata de cañón. Los marinos civiles no son parte del conflicto de los grandes magnates, pero son víctimas propicias de sus guerras.

La DGMM debería ser explícita en cuanto al peligro de navegar por la zona en conflicto y su área de influencia.

Aunqie la opinión publica sea ajena a la realidad, el petroleo y el gas se tranpostan en buques civiles, no viajan ni en portaviones ni en submarinos. 

Iran's 5,000 Mines Threaten Strait of Hormuz Oil Traffic

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Naval mines, missile strikes, and GPS jamming could disrupt global oil shipments, risking price surges and navigational chaos

 
 
 
Iran warns that any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be burned by the Revolutionary Guard and navy. Ships' positions shown on the ship tracking site VesselFinder on the 2nd reveal almost no vessels within the Strait of Hormuz, while tankers unable to enter the strait cluster densely at the entrance. /VesselFinder

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps warned on the 2nd that “not a single drop of oil will pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” drawing global attention to whether an actual blockade will occur. If this route, which handles approximately 20% of the world’s maritime

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10 vessels attacked in Hormuz Strait: analysts

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Paris (France) (AFP) – About 10 vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz have come under attack since Iran blocked the strategic waterway in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes, data analysis groups report.

Cargo ships and tankers ply the Strait of Hormuz © Giuseppe CACACE / AFP
 

The attacks throughout the week following the outbreak of war on February 28 almost completely halted traffic through the strait, a crucial route for oil and other goods.

Britain's maritime security agency UKMTO has issued around 10 alerts for attacks as well as warnings of suspicious activity, but has released few details on the vessels involved.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) listed on its website Friday a total of nine attacks on ships in the strait

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