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MOL gets OK for two LNG carrier designs with sails

By LNG Prime Staff
MOL gets OK for two LNG carrier designs with sails
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Japan’s shipping giant MOL has secured approval from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier designs equipped with four Wind Challenger sails.

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