Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced the signing of a long-term charter contract for a newbuilding LNG carrier with a vessel operation management company funded by JERA Co. (JERA).

This is the eighth contract for LNG carrier signed with JERA. The vessel will be built at the Geoje Shipyard of Samsung Heavy Industries Co. and is scheduled for delivery in 2026. It will be managed by MOL and will transport LNG for JERA.

Through this long-term charter contract, MOL will contribute to the realization of a stable supply of LNG in partnership with JERA.