- Operational and Observational Support for the Research Vessel "HAKUHO MARU"
- Involvement with the Arctic Research Vessel "MIRAI II"
- Technical Support for Offshore Business
Offshore Project Division provides operational and observational support for the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)'s research vessel "HAKUHO MARU" and we also supervising the construction and dispatch of pre-commissioning crew for the Arctic research vessel "MIRAI II" (after completion, we will provide operational and observational support). Additionally, we provide technical support for MOL Group's offshore businesses.
Operational and Observational Support for the Research Vessel "HAKUHO MARU"
The research vessel "HAKUHO MARU" is a large research vessel transferred from the University of Tokyo's Ocean Research Institute to JAMSTEC in 2004. It conducts research and surveys not only in the seas around Japan but also in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and polar seas worldwide. We provide operational support for the "HAKUHO MARU," ensuring safe and accurate research voyages. Additionally, our marine technicians board the vessel to support ocean observations, including seabed topography surveys.
Principal Specifications
- Length: 100m, Beam: 16.2m
- Draft: 6.3m
- Gross Tonnage: 4,073 tons
Involvement with the Arctic Research Vessel "MIRAI II"
The Arctic research vessel "MIRAI II" is an icebreaking vessel (Polar Class 4) equipped with various functions to observe sea ice and the atmosphere. It is scheduled for completion in November 2026 and is expected to serve as an "international research platform."
We are currently engaged in supervising its construction and will also provide the pre-commissioning crew for the "MIRAI II." After the vessel's completion, we plan to undertake operational and observational support to the vessel (including seabed topography surveys, ROV operations, and meteorological observations).
Principal Specifications
- Length: 128m, Beam: 23m
- Draft: 8m
- Gross Tonnage: 13,000 tons
Technical Support for Offshore Business
We provide technical support in areas such as ship inspection, docking, and troubleshooting of various specialized vessels that MOL uses in its offshore operations and offshore wind power generation-related business, and review construction of those types of new vessels. We contribute to the creation of synergies with MOL by sharing our various expertise in operations of special vessels, ship maintenance, crewing, and so on.
