Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd to acquire strategic stake in six group companies each owning a Very Large Ethane Carrier of RIL

17 Apr 2019

Speaking on this strategic transaction, Mr. P.M.S. Prasad, Executive Director, RIL, said “Given MOL is currently the operator of all the six VLECs, investment by MOL will deepen our relationship with them and ensure continued safe and efficient operations of the VLECs. We welcome MOL as a strategic partner into the SPVs as they move beyond the current operator role to joint owner and operator role in the SPVs”.
 

Mr. Takeshi Hashimoto, Member of the Board, Executive Vice President, MOL said, “This investment would enable MOL to add six unique VLECs, which we have been operating for some time now, as owners to its existing fleet of over 850 vessels which include LNG carrier, other tankers, dry bulkers, car carriers, ferries and coastal RoRo ships and cruise ships. We also have container ships which are chartered by ONE. MOL has detailed knowledge about these assets having supervised the construction and delivery of the six VLECs and subsequently operating them since their delivery. We are therefore happy and look forward to use this strategic opportunity to be a joint owner and to significantly strengthen our existing relationship with Reliance”.