Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Lng-Maleo

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), led by President & CEO Junichiro Ikeda, proudly announced that its operated LNG carrier, LNG MALEO, received accolades from the Philippine Coast Guard for its exemplary rescue operation off the coast of Mindanao. This commendation took place during a celebratory ceremony held on October 12 in Manila, coinciding with the Philippine Coast Guard's 115th anniversary. The event was graced by H.E. Mr. Rodrigo R. Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, who presented a trophy to Captain Nobuyuki Mochizuki, the Master of LNG MALEO during the heroic mission.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. proudly reported a remarkable rescue by its LNG carrier, LNG MALEO, on August 4, 2016, in the Pacific Ocean. The vessel, operating approximately 280 kilometers east of Mindanao, Republic of the Philippines, encountered a distress situation involving three castaways from a stranded fishing boat. At 16:35 local time, while en route from the Port of Luwuk, Republic of Indonesia, to the Port of Oita, Japan, the LNG MALEO's crew spotted the drifting fishermen. Without hesitation, the vessel altered its course to provide immediate assistance. Just over an hour later, at 17:53, the dedicated crew successfully brought all three survivors aboard. The compassionate efforts didn't stop there. On the morning of August 5, at 08:14, the heroic crew ensured the safety of the rescued individuals by handing them over to a Philippine Coast Guard-arranged rescue boat, highlighting their commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian aid in the region.