Mitsui O.S.K. Lines’ (MOL) Wind Hunter project has been chosen by Japan’s NEDO for a research initiative aiming to explore the potential of a hydrogen society. The project, 'Development of Technologies for Realizing a Hydrogen Society,' involves investigating the optimal sea conditions for green hydrogen production around Japan, building a demonstration vessel under the Wind Hunter program, and studying hydrogen supply chains. The initiative, commenced in November 2020, uses offshore wind power to generate hydrogen on vessels for onshore distribution, with the goal of establishing a decarbonized, hydrogen-centric society. The project has progressed with demonstrations using the Winz Maru yacht, culminating in the successful provision of green hydrogen to the onshore market in March 2025. MOL envisions creating a hydrogen value chain in Japan, aiming to have a commercial demonstration vessel operational by the 2030s. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 by focusing on renewable energy initiatives and clean energy supply chains.