Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines has placed an order for two cutting-edge LNG-powered ferries with domestic shipyard Naikai Zosen.

The 15,600-gt vessels will be equipped with two LNG dual-fuel main engines, are slated for delivery in 2025. No price has been disclosed.

MOL said the newbuildings will be replace the Mitsubishi-built 11,401-gt Sunflower Daisetsu and Sunflower Shiretoko (both built in 2001).