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• IMO Number: 8700474
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• Length overall: 167.00 m
• Beam: 24.00 m

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Nippon Maru cruise ship

By Philbert Ono

Distinctive look, famous name, and food.

Built in 1990, Nippon Maru (にっぽん丸) is the smallest Japanese luxury cruise ship, but with the most distinctive paint job. Navy blue (almost black) hull with a red pinstripe, white top, and red funnel. Love it. It’s a classic cruise ship look. Looks much better than when the hull was originally all white (until 2009). It still looks like a ship, not a floating hotel.

This Nippon Maru cruise ship is not to be confused with the world-famous Nippon Maru (日本丸) sailing ship first built in 1930 as a Japanese training ship. It’s now a museum ship in Yokohama near Landmark Tower. There’s also a successor Nippon Maru sailing ship launched in 1984 and still training Japanese saliors.

So there are currently three well-known Japanese ships named “Nippon Maru.” To avoid confusion with the sailing ships, the Nippon Maru cruise ship has “Nippon” in hiragana (にっぽん丸) instead of kanji characters in its name. (Read more about the name below .)

Famous for food

Cruise ship Nippon Maru prides itself on its cuisine. Their tagline is “Shoku no Nippon Maru” (食のにっぽん丸) or “Nippon Maru is for the food.” Especially Japanese cuisine or a fusion of Japanese and Western cuisine.

Another buzzword is bishoku (美食) or “beautiful and delicious food.” The food is also a work of art. A feast for both the eyes and palate. Nippon Maru may be more of a gourmet restaurant ship than anything else.

The food includes local ingredients from ports of call and seasonal dishes. The ship has two main dining rooms with large windows, a tea lounge overlooking the bow, sushi bar, bars, and poolside Lido Terrace. ( Food photos here .)

One favorite and famous onboard treat is Godiva’s Chocolixir chocolate drink (ショコリキサー) at the poolside Lido Terrace. It’s a slightly slushy, semi-frozen drink blended with fine bits of chocolate and topped with whipped cream. Very popular among passengers since it’s free and all you can drink. You can also order free hot dogs and mini hamburgers to go with your Chocolixir. Chocolixir is also available at most Godiva shops on land for ¥650.

The ship’s lounges, bars, Lido Terrace, and other spots to hang out are never full of people. It’s a quiet, laid-back ship favored by elderly Japanese couples, retirees, and a few honeymooners.

Guests staying in the expensive suites have free Wi-Fi/Internet connection in their cabins and public spaces on the ship. However, watching videos, streaming programs, and video chatting (Skype, Zoom, etc.) are not allowed. ( Cabin photos here .)

Internationally known

Although Nippon Maru mainly caters to Japanese customers, the ship is well known around the world among former participants of the annual Ship for World Youth (世界青年の船) charter cruise held since 1988 and the annual Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (東南アジア青年の船) charter cruise since 1974.

Both cruise programs, sponsored by the Japanese government’s Cabinet Office , have used Nippon Maru in recent years for international and cultural exchanges between 200 and 300 young Japanese and foreigners (age 18 to 30). They cruise to overseas ports for over a month. Even Crown Prince Akishino once participated while he was a young bachelor. During the pandemic, however, the cruises have been suspended since 2020. Some program activities went online instead.

Although Nippon Maru is proud of its record in promoting international exchange and cultures, almost all its normal cruises remain almost exclusively for Japanese like the other two Japanese cruise ships ( Asuka II and Pacific Venus ).

Nippon Maru: Pros

・Smallest cruise ship, easiest to get around. ・No crowds on board. ・Can dock at smaller ports. ・Reputation for fine dining, especially Japanese cuisine. ・Free Godiva Chocolixer chocolate drink.

Cons ・Few cabins have a balcony. ・Not geared for kids. ・Fitness gym is small (only 5 people). ・Ship is over 30 years old. ・Not international (passengers almost exclusively Japanese). ・No website in English.

Mitsui O.S.K. and Nippon Maru history

Nippon Maru is owned and operated by Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines, Ltd. (商船三井客船株式会社) abbreviated as MOPAS .

The parent company is Mitsui O.S.K. Lines , Ltd. (株式会社商船三井) abbreviated as MOL . MOL is Japan’s second largest maritime transport company after NYK Line. It operates hundreds of container ships, tankers, etc.

O.S.K. stands for “Osaka Shosen Kaisha” (Osaka Merchant Ship Company 大阪商船会社) which was founded in Osaka in 1884 and later merged with Tokyo-based Mitsui Line in 1964 to form MOL. The MOL Group consists of many maritime-related companies including Nippon Maru’s operator MOPAS. They all belong to the Mitsui Group, one of the largest corporate groups in the world. Nippon Maru is the only luxury cruise ship in the MOL Group. However, Mitsui has plans to build two new cruise ships with the first one arriving in 2027. Still unknown if the newbuild will replace the current Nippon Maru. MOL also has passenger-vehicle ferries operated by Ferry Sunflower .

Unlike NYK Line which withdrew from the passenger ship business for 30 years after its Hikawa Maru ocean liner retired in 1960, MOL (or forerunner company O.S.K.) never really stopped operating passenger ships except during World War II.

MOL (as O.S.K.) started out with maritime routes to Korea, China, and Taiwan and later expanded to North America and Europe. MOL mainly focused on ocean liner service from Japan to South America.

In 1939, its newbuild ships Argentina Maru (あるぜんちな丸) and Brazil Maru (ぶらじる丸) were well-received luxury ocean liners for South America. Both ships were later lost in World War II, but their names were retained on newer ships after the war.

After the war from the mid-1950s, MOL restarted ocean liner routes to South America with the newbuild Brazil Maru and luxury liner Argentina Maru. Japanese emigrants traveled in third class while the ship sailed via Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Panama Canal, and the Caribbean before they reached Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. First class and second class cabins were occupied mostly by foreigners and people going to America. They enjoyed the luxury ship.

In 1963, O.S.K. Lines established Japan Emigrant Ship Co. ( Nihon Iju-sen K.K. 日本移住船株式会社) to operate emigrant ships to South America. It received the O.S.K. passenger ships which were previously used on the routes. The company was renamed Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line (MOPAS) in 1970.

However, Japanese emigrants going to South America dwindled, and the company discontinued its South American routes in 1972. It sold off three of its ocean liners and kept only the Argentina Maru (built in 1958) which was converted into the first Nippon Maru cruise ship in 1972. Nippon Maru was so named by a youth club of Japanese ship fans and it stuck.

MOPAS thereby became one of the world’s first luxury cruise companies in 1972. It offered leisure cruises going around Japan and to Asia such as to Hong Kong and Manila.

In 1973, this first Nippon Maru became Japan’s first cruise ship (not counting ocean liners) to cruise around the world. This world cruise even carried the last Japanese emigrants going to South America by ship.

The first Nippon Maru served only from 1972 to 1976 before being retired and scrapped due to old age. The second Nippon Maru was originally an old Brazilian passenger ship named Rosa da Fonseca (built in 1962) and first served MOPAS as Seven Seas from 1975 to 1977. After the first Nippon Maru was retired, Seven Seas was renamed Nippon Maru and sailed from 1977 to 1990.

MOPAS also bought a used Shin-Sakura Maru in 1981 and converted it into a passenger ship for chartered training seminar cruises.

In 1986, recognizing the increasing popularity of leisure cruises, MOPAS decided to build a new cruise ship, the Fuji Maru (ふじ丸) which first sailed in 1989. Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Kobe, the ship had a gross tonnage of 23,340 and length of 167 meters.

It was Japan’s largest cruise ship at the time and about the same size as the current Nippon Maru. It included a large communal bath with ocean views, an amenity now standard on all Japanese cruise ships. The media called 1989 as Japan’s dawn of luxury cruising. It also coincided with the new Heisei Era.

A year later in 1990, MOPAS launched another new ship, the third-generation and current Nippon Maru to replace the second Nippon Maru. The second Nippon Maru was retired and sold off.

The new Nippon Maru cruise ship had the honor of being christened by Emperor Akihito’s daughter, Princess Sayako , in March 1990.

Maybe it’s a tradition for an Imperial family member to christen any ship named “Nippon Maru” because her parents, then Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko, christened the new Nippon Maru (日本丸) sailing ship in 1984. They used a silver ax to cut the rope tethered to the ship which then rolled into the water.

Princess Sayako is no longer a princess since she married a commoner. She currently serves as the Supreme Priestess of Ise Jingu Shrines , Japan’s most important Shinto shrine, dedicated to the Sun Goddess. (The name “Nippon” is also closely associated with the sun.)

In 2002, Fuji Maru was given to affiliate company Japan Charter Cruises Co. for charter cruises including Ship for World Youth cruises organized by the Cabinet Office. It was retired in July 2013 and sold. Japan Charter Cruises Co. was eventually dissolved.

The current Nippon Maru has undergone major and minor refurbishing a number of times during the past 20 years. The ship originally had no balcony cabins until balconies were installed on upper class cabins in 2009. The trademark big, round windows on the top deck were also installed in 2009. The hull was also painted dark blue, making it instantly recognizable in Japan.

The last major refurbishment was in spring 2020, taking 50 days. A few more suites and crew cabins were added besides new interior furnishings. Even after 30+ years, Nippon Maru still looks spic and span for passengers.

Nippon Maru was the first Japanese cruise ship to restart cruising after the pandemic hit. On October 25, 2020, it quietly departed Niihama Port (Ehime Prefecture) for Sasebo Port in Nagasaki with no more than 200 passengers. Returned to Niihama two days later. The other two Japanese cruise ships also soon restarted, but all three ships were later forced to lay idle at port a few times for prolonged periods until spring 2022 when waves of COVID-19 kept hitting Japan.

Update: Nippon Maru restarts international cruising in late 2022. On Dec, 15, 2022, Nippon Maru departed Yokohama on its first overseas cruise since the start of the pandemic. It became the first Japanese cruise ship to sail overseas after the Japanese government allowed international cruises again on Nov. 15, 2022. It went on the 48-day “ Mauritius Precious Cruise ” to Singapore, Mauritius, and Madagascar. A major sendoff ceremony complete with a live band and flag-waving fans was held at Yokohama Port’s Osanbashi Dock to see off the 200+ passengers. Even Yusuke Ueno, president of Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines, was there to give a celebratory speech.

However, after leaving Madagascar on Jan. 12, three crew members tested positive for COVID-19 and the ship returned to Mauritius on Jan. 14, 2023 to drop them off for medical care. It did not affect the cruise itinerary. The overseas cruise ended safely with the ship returning to Japan as scheduled on January 31, 2023.

Update: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines ordering two new cruise ships. Being over 30 years old, Nippon Maru is quite old for a cruise ship. So it was welcome news when Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced on Nov. 25, 2022 that it had decided to build two new cruise ships at 35,000 gross tons each. Maximum capacity will be 600 passengers (double occupancy) and 320 crew. Compared to the current Nippon Maru, the new ships will have slightly more space per passenger and slightly more crew per passenger.

Total investment will be about ¥100 billion, and the first ship is to be completed in 2027. However, the shipyard is yet to be determined. The completion date of the second ship is also yet to be determined. Both ships will be flagged under Japan and operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Lines (MOPAS). No word yet about what will happen to the old Nippon Maru and whether a new ship will be named “Nippon Maru.”

About the name Nippon Maru

“Nippon Maru” is one of the most famous Japanese ship names because “Nippon” means “Japan.” It’s very symbolic of Japan, similar to “Queen Elizabeth” in the UK.

A number of ships have been named “Nippon Maru” in the past, but the most famous one is the Nippon Maru (日本丸) sailing ship built in 1930. For over 50 years, she sailed around the world to train Japanese sailors and spread goodwill as well, especially in places with a large Japanese community.

In 1984, the original Nippon Maru was succeeded by a new Nippon Maru sailing ship still in service. The old ship then became a museum ship in Yokohama. Sister ship Kaiwo Maru is also a museum ship in Toyama Port.

The successors to both ships continue to join in special maritime celebrations such as the 100th anniversary of Nagoya Port’s opening in 2007. Their presence makes events more festive and more people get to see the sailing ships.

Official website: nipponmaru.jp

Nippon Maru PR video (10-min.): https://youtu.be/FPEZMknyCac

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/nipponmarucruise/videos

Facebook (Japanese): https://www.facebook.com/nipponmarucruise

Nippon Maru official online shop (Amazon): https://www.amazon.co.jp/stores/node/6769115051

Also see: Pacific Venus or Asuka II

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FEATURES OF THE FUJI MARU, THE FIRST MODERN CRUISE VESSEL BUILT BY JAPAN

General-arrangement drawings are given. See also abstract no. 89092004, 89102263 and 9002326.

• Cruise & Ferry 89, Intn. Conference & Exhibition, held London 24-25 May 1989 paper 38 [16 p., 2 tab., 5 fig.]
• Kobayashi, M
• Publication Date: 1989

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• TRT Terms: Cruise ships
• Old TRIS Terms: Fuji maru (Vessel)
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

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• Accession Number: 00697177
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM

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Mitsui Ocean Cruises is a new travel brand (2023-established) managed by MOL Cruises Ltd. The company is a fully owned subsidiary company part of the Japanese shipping corporation Mitsui Group (Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd) and under MOL's subsidiary Mitsui OSK Passenger Co Ltd.

Mitsui Group entered the cruise shipping industry's premium market in March 2023 with the acquisition of Seabourn Odyssey (2009-built) from Seabourn Seabourn Cruise Line Ltd (subsidiary of Carnival Corporation ) on March 17th. MOL announced that two new cruise ships would be ordered in November, with the first one slated for delivery in 2027.

Until 2023, MOL had only one cruiser - the 1990-built Nippon Maru , in addition to several of Japan's newest cruiseferries .

The cruising experience is marked by stylish luxury, Omotenashi service (defined as wholehearted hospitality/selfless service), spacious staterooms, authentic Japanese food and beverages, modern wellness facilities, and contemporary hotel amenities.

Company History

The Japanese shipowner MOL/Mitsui OSK Lines (1964-founded) is one of the world's largest container shipping companies . The company is headquartered in Minato City/Tokyo . MOL itself is part of Mitsui Group (interlocking companies in Japan).

MOL was established as a merger of two Japanese shipping companies - OSK/Osaka Shosen Kaisha (1884-founded) and Mitsui Bussan Kaisha/Mitsui Line (1876-founded as Mitsui Steamship Co Ltd).

Following the merger (in 1964) MOL became Japan's largest shipping company, with capital and assets of JPY 13.1 billion, a fleet of 83 ships and a total DWT/deadweight tonnage 1,237 million tons. The merger significantly improved the company's container shipping business. In 1968, MOL was recapitalized at JPY 20 billion, in 1972 - JPY 30 billion. In 1974, MOL owned 152 ships (fleet DWT ~6,6 million tons) and operated under charter additional 291 ships (total DWT ~10 million tons).

MOL's first container ship (America Maru) started operations on the Japan-USA route Kobe-San Francisco in 1969. Via partnerships with other Japanese shipping corporations, in the following years were opened routes linking Japan with ports in Australia and Europe. The Panama Canal transit route to East Coast USA (NYC New York) and Europe/Mediterranean was opened in 1972.

MOL's first Ro-Ro ship (car carrier) was Oppama Maru (1965-launched) started operations in 1970 exporting to the USA vehicles produced by Nissan, and in 1973 started to carry Honda cars. Today, MOL's Ro-Ro division (Auto Car Carrier Express) specializes in shipping and distribution of new and second-hand vehicles - automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other wheeled cargo/rolling freight (including heavy machinery).

MOL's passenger shipping business was established in 1970 with the subsidiary Mitsui OSK Passenger Co Ltd and three ships. MOL's first cruiser was Fuji Maru (IMO 8700474, 1968-built/2021- scrapped at Gadani Pakistan ).

MOL's gas shipping operations started in 1983 with LNG (liquefied natural gas) imported from Indonesia and 7 newbuild gas carriers. Kohzan Maru (1983-built) became Japan's largest gas carrier and imported methanol from Saudi Arabia.

Since 2019, MOL fully owns Euro Marine Logistics NV (2011-founded, Brussels Belgium -based shipping and logistics company). Currently, EML owns 15 ships and serves 6 routes linking 27 ports in 17 European countries.

MOL's current fleet includes container ships , general cargo ships (bulk carriers, LNG carriers, oil tankers), Ro-Ro ships (vehicle carriers), Ro-Pax ships ( passenger ferries ) and cruise ships. The corporation's assets also include container terminals.

MOL FERRIES Ltd - Japan's largest (by fleet and capacity) Ro-Pax shipping company, is also fully owned by Mitsui Group. The company is a merger (2023) of two MOL-owned subsidiaries - Ferry Sunflower Ltd (2009-founded, Oita City-headquartered) and MOL Ferry Co Ltd (1969-founded as Nippon Enkai Ferry, Tokyo-headquartered).

Mitsui Group's passenger shipping (cruise and ferry) operations are managed by its subsidiary MOL Cruises Ltd part of Mitsui OSK Passenger Line Ltd (MOPAS) led by Yusuke Ueno (President). Mitsui Ocean Cruises' President is Tsunemichi Mukai. He also serves as MOL America Inc's VP.

In November 2022, Takeshi Hashimoto (MOL's President and CEO) announced that the company is considering an investment of USD 720 million (~JPY 98 billion) in two new cruise vessels of a medium-size class (volume ~35000 GT tons). The ships will be Japan- flagged and designed with max passenger capacity of ~600. The order will include the option of two more units of the same class/sisterships should the first two emerge successful.

Mitsui Group's plan to expand its cruise shipping business is based on the sector's high profitability and stability. The investment is also part of the corporation's diversification strategy to target a wider market (both domestic and international tourists) and strengthen its position in the global cruise travel industry.

Company changes 2024

In April was unveiled the brand's new logo honoring its maritime heritage.

The three-bar motif is inspired by ocean waves.

Company changes 2023

On March 16, 2023, was announced that Carnival Corporation (as shipowner and parent company of Seabourn) had sold the 14-year-old Seabourn Odyssey to the Japanese shipping company MOL . As of 2023, MOL owned/operated only one cruiser - Nippon Maru (1990-built).

Along with the sale, Seabourn signed a time-charter arrangement with MOL that allowed the company to operate Odyssey's voyages scheduled through October 11, 2024.

In October 2024, Seabourn Odyssey will be renamed and reflagged to Japan (MMSI tba) with the port of registry to be changed to Tokyo .

On October 12, 2023, the shipowner MOL Group officially launched its new cruise brand Mitsui Ocean Cruises ("Wellbeing & Lifestyle Business") and also announced Seabourn Odyssey's new name - Mitsui Ocean Fuji.

In November 2023 is expected to be placed/signed shipbuilding order for two cruise vessels, with two more optional units.

Itinerary of MOL Mitsui Ocean Cruises

MOL's new brand MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES was officially established in October 2023 (announced on Oct 12th) and is managed by MOL Cruises Ltd (a subsidiary of Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd).

MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES will be inaugurated in December 2024 when the ship Mitsui Ocean Fuji (Seabourn Odyssey) embarks on a Maiden Voyage from homeport Yokohama . The all-suite luxury cruiser (acquired by MOL from Seabourn in March 2023) is also scheduled to embark on an Around the World Voyage in April 2025.

MOL Cruises' fleet currently includes only one vessel - the 1990-built Nippon Maru , visiting ~150 different Japanese seaports.

MOL's annual "Grand Cruise" (around Japan itinerary) has a duration of ~2 months.

Nippon Maru's "Island Cruise" itineraries visit two UNESCO sites - Ogasawara/Bonin Islands and Yakushima Island . "Fly and Cruise" itineraries also visit Hokkaido Island (Shiretoko Peninsula, Otaru/Sapporo , Rebun Island), Okinawa Island, Taiwan (Keelung).

South Asian voyages include the "Taiwan Grand Cruise" itinerary (visiting Keelung/Taipei City , Kaohsiung , Hualien ) and the "Gourmet Cruise" itinerary (to Hong Kong China , Keelung and Kaohsiung).

"South Pacific Islands Cruise" itineraries are from homeport Kobe/Osaka and visit Yokohama , Guam Island (USA) , Papeete (Tahiti Island, French Polynesia) , Hawaii (USA).

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Top Page > Press Release 2023 > MOL Cruises Announces its new cruise line brand name "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISESSM", ship name "MITSUI OCEAN FUJISM" and an Around-the-World Cruise. - To realize wellbeing originated in Japan -

MOL Cruises Announces its new cruise line brand name "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES SM ", ship name "MITSUI OCEAN FUJI SM " and an Around-the-World Cruise. - To realize wellbeing originated in Japan -

October 12, 2023

Mitsui O.S.K, Lines, Ltd. MOL CRUISES, Ltd.

MOL Cruises, Ltd. (President: Yusuke Ueno Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) announced the launch of a new cruise brand, "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES" and introduced "MITSUI OCEAN FUJI" as the name of the new ship that will be launched for passenger service at December 2024. MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will be MOL Cruises' second ship in addition to Nippon Maru. Passengers on board can experience the combination of Japanese high quality "Omotenashi" service and hospitality with and western luxury hardware on MITSUI OCEAN FUJI. MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES also announced that MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will embark on an Around the World Cruise in the April 2025. The all-suite cabin-based cruise ship was purchased from Seabourn Cruise Line Limited in March 2023 (note 1). The Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group created its new management plan, " BLUE ACTION 2035 " in March 2023, to diversify its portfolio to offset commercial shipping volatility. To this end, it will focus heavily on the cruise business, which is a stable and profitable industry that is not affected by the same market conditions. Specifically, we will expand our travel business and the base of international customers, including inbound, in addition to domestic customers, by launching several new cruise ships in the future (note 2). This will contribute to the improvement of the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group's corporate value and the realization of the Group's vision.

(Note 1) For details, please refer to the press release below. MOL Purchases 32,000-ton Luxury Cruise Ship – Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line to Launch Service by End of 2024

(Note 2) For details, please refer to the press release below. Notice of Decision to Build Two Ocean-Going Cruise Ships

[New Cruise Brand Name]

MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES SM

This brand name expresses Mitsui's pride in realizing the history of Japanese shipping and hopes for a future that begins with the blue ocean.

[Outline of MITSUI OCEAN FUJI]

[Outline of Around the World Cruise]

Five Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group Initiatives and Sustainability Issues The Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group has identified Sustainability Issues (Materiality) as an important issue for achieving sustainable development together with society through the realization of the Group Vision. Among the five sustainability issues, this initiative is the "Safety & Value - Providing added value through safety transportation and social infrastructure projects" and the "Human & Community – Contributing to the growth and development of people and communities.

MOL Cruises, Ltd announced the launch of a new cruise brand, Mitsui Ocean Cruises and introduced Mitsui Ocean Fuji as the name of the new ship that will be launched for passenger service at December 2024.

Mitsui Ocean Fuji will be MOL Cruises’ second ship in addition to Nippon Maru. Passengers on board can experience the combination of Japanese high quality “Omotenashi” service and hospitality with and western luxury hardware on Mitsui Ocean Fuji.

Mitsui Ocean Cruises also announced that Mitsui Ocean Fuji will embark on an Around the World Cruise in the April 2025.

The all-suite cabin-based cruise ship was purchased from Seabourn Cruise Line Limited in March 2023. The Mitsui OSK Lines Group created its new management plan, ‘Blue Action 2035’, in March 2023, to diversify its portfolio to offset commercial shipping volatility.

To this end, it will focus heavily on the cruise business, which is a stable and profitable industry that is not affected by the same market conditions.

Specifically, we will expand our travel business and the base of international customers, including inbound, in addition to domestic customers, by launching several new cruise ships in the future.

This will contribute to the improvement of the Mitsui OSK Lines Group’s corporate value and the realisation of the Group’s vision.

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Das Ende für die FUJI MARU

Trend zur Verschrottung alter Kreuzfahrtschiffe ist ungebrochen

Noch liegt sie vor Tokio, doch schon bald soll sie verschrottet werden: die FUJI MARU (IMO 8700474), ein japanisches Kreuzfahrtschiff, das 1987 bis 1989 bei Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Kobe gebaut wurde und bis 2013 für Mitsui O.S.K. Lines fuhr.

Im Dezember 2013 kaufte die Mira Cruise Company den Liner und nannte ihn in MIRA 1 um. Eigentlich sollte das Schiff zum Hospital-Schiff umgebaut werden, diese Pläne wurden jedoch nicht realisiert.

Nun wurde das Schiff, inzwischen umbenannt in FUJI, zum Verschrotten verkauft.

Das Kreuzfahrtschiff ist 167 Meter lang und mit einer Bruttoraumzahl von 23.235 vermessen. Es hatte Platz für ca. 600 Passagiere.

The end for the FUJI MARU – Another Cruise Liner to be scrapped

She is still laid up off the coast of Tokyo, but will probably soon be scrapped: the FUJI MARU (IMO 8700474), a Japanese cruise ship that was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Kobe from 1987 to 1989 for Mitsui O.S.K. In December 2013, the Mira Cruise Company bought the liner and renamed her MIRA 1. The ship was actually supposed to be converted into a hospital ship, but these plans were not carried out. Now the ship, meanwhile renamed FUJI, has been sold for scrapping.

The cruise ship is 167 meters long and measured with a gross tonnage of 23,235. She had a passenger capacity of 600.

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