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MOL’s response towards Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)


Mar 09, 2020

Tokyo - Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that it will implement “Work-from-Home” program aimed to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection and ensuring the safety of officers and employees working at MOL, along with other measures as outlined below. 

1. Outline of “Work-from-Home” program 

In principle, MOL officers and employees working in the Head Office will work from home for two weeks starting from Monday, March 9 to Thursday, March 19.

2. Measures for officers and employees

  • Preventing infection and health care management through implementation of temperature checks, hand washing, and gargling 
  • Conducting ICT tool-driven remote meetings including executive meetings
  • Suspension/cancellation of meetings, gatherings, training programs, and other events that bring together large groups of people
  • Postponement of business trips regardless of the destination 

MOL continually takes appropriate measures in line with the government’s policies, making its top priority the health and safety of customers, employees, and other concerned parties. The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused and appreciates their understanding.

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