Japan’s energy dilemma in an era of volatility

Between 30% to 40% of Japan's power generation relies on LNG, yet the country maintains only two to three weeks of LNG feedstock for electricity generation.

The Japan Times
A growing number of women in Japan are building careers and taking on greater responsibilities in industries long dominated by men, including maritime transportation and construction. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/15/japan/japanese-women-build-careers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #women039sissues #kajima #mitsuiosklines
Japanese women build careers in male-dominated industries

As of 2020, women accounted for less than 20% of the workforce in the maritime transportation and construction sectors, far below the figure of more than 40% across all industries.

The Japan Times
A container ship owned by Mitsui OSK Lines was damaged in the Persian Gulf, according to an NHK report on Wednesday, citing a company official. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/11/japan/mitsui-osk-vessel-attacked-persian-gulf/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #mitsuiosklines #iran #persiangulf
Japanese-flagged container ship sustains damage in the Persian Gulf

The news comes as reports emerged that Iran had begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for oil shipments.

The Japan Times
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has secured an order from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for two of the world’s largest LCO₂ carriers, to be delivered by 2029 and deployed in the Northern Lights CCS project.
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HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Secures Order for Two Liquefied CO₂ Carriers

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has secured an order from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for two of the world’s largest LCO₂ carriers, to be delivered by 2029 and deployed in the Northern Lights CCS project.

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India can become a hub for international shipping, serving as a base for exports to Africa and the Middle East, said the managing director of Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines' Indian arm. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/04/companies/mitsui-india-shipping-hub/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #mitsuiosklines #india #shipbuilding
Shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines says it is hard to buy Chinese vessels for the time being as the U.S. ramps up scrutiny of the Asian country’s shipbuilding industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/23/mitsui-chinese-vessels-difficulty/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #mitsuiosklines #shipbuilding #china #us #lng
Japanese gas tanker giant sees difficulty buying Chinese vessels

Washington has issued a flurry of measures since President Donald Trump took office aimed at curbing China’s maritime dominance and reviving its own flagging shipbuilding industry.

The Japan Times
Japan's second-largest shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines said it is carefully assessing the impact on three of its liquefied natural gas vessels of new sanctions imposed by the European Union against Russia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/21/companies/mitsui-osk-sanctions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #mitsuiosklines #shipping #lng
Mitsui OSK assessing EU sanction impact on its LNG vessels

MOL's owned and managed North Moon, North Ocean and North Light LNG vessels were included in a new sanctions package.

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Seabourn Sojourn an Mitsui Ocean Cruises verkauft – Zukunft des Luxusschiffs gesichert

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