日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Oct 22, 2020 (Thu)

‌【Interview】Mizuho Sangyo is eager to own an LNG fueled ship

Mr. Norikazu Ochi, President of Mizuho Sangyo

　Japanese shipowners are in an unprecedentedly difficult situation. The number of new construction p ・・・ 続きはログインして下さいnext 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