Japan, Aug. 19 -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that MOL Group company MOL Cruises, Ltd. has named its new cruise ship (Note), scheduled to enter service in late 2026, the MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA. Satoshi Ninomiya, who previously commanded the Nippon Maru, will serve as one of the captains for the ship's debut season. Katsutoshi Nakayama, who also has experience aboard the Nippon Maru, will be an executive chef.The MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA will enter service as a Japanese-flagged ship in late 2026, offering a wide range of itineraries centered on short- to medium-term cruises departing from and arriving at various ports in Japan. Taking advantage of its compact size, with a gross tonnage of approximately 32,000 tons and a length of less ...