Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated (KEPCO) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly study a liquefied hydrogen carrier in Japan. This initiative marks the first agreement of its kind in the country, involving a shipping company and a power generation firm collaborating on the marine transport of liquefied hydrogen. The focus of the MoU is to conduct a comprehensive study on the optimal vessels and operations required in the liquefied hydrogen supply chain. Additionally, safety aspects of such vessels will be carefully reviewed. Furthermore, the two companies plan to analyze international laws and regulations pertaining to the marine transportation of liquefied hydrogen. The overarching goal of this partnership is to advance the understanding and development of the marine transport of liquefied hydrogen to support the establishment of a hydrogen supply chain. By leveraging their expertise and resources, MOL and KEPCO aim to contribute to the realization of a zero-carbon society by promoting the adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source.