What Crew Members Say About Soma-Maru

In a significant recognition of maritime innovation, the MV Soma Maru, an advanced ECO coal carrier, was awarded the prestigious title of 'Bulk Ship of the Year' during the International Bulk Journal Awards 2014, celebrated in Rotterdam last month. Jointly engineered by Sanoyas Shipyard and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, this cutting-edge vessel boasts a wide-beam and shallow-draft design, enhanced safety features, and energy-efficient specifications. The MV Soma Maru distinguished itself with its remarkable versatility and commitment to environmental performance. This carrier was delivered in July 2014 at Mizushima Shipyard, part of the Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation, shortly after the February launch of its sister ship, the Akatsuki. The name 'Soma Maru' honors the vessel that diligently served Tohoku Electric Power for nearly two decades. Currently, the Soma Maru operates under a long-term consecutive voyage service contract with Tohoku Electric, facilitating coal transport crucial for the company's thermal power plants.

On July 18, 2014, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the successful delivery of the Soma Maru, a cutting-edge coal carrier designed for Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. The vessel was officially handed over at Mizushima Shipyard, a facility operated by Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation, on July 17, 2014. The Soma Maru boasts innovative features, including a wide-beam and shallow-draft design, coupled with advanced safety and energy-efficient specifications. This state-of-the-art vessel is a sister ship to the Akatsuki, which was delivered earlier in February 2014. The Soma Maru succeeds a previous coal carrier that dedicated 19 years of service to Tohoku Electric Power and is set to be instrumental in transporting coal for the company’s thermal power plants under a new long-term consecutive voyage contract.