MOL Cruises, Ltd. [Tsunemichi Mukai – President]: MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES, the time-honored cruise line in Japan and operated by MOL Cruises, has announced its new cruise ship will be named "MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA," and begin operating as a Japanese-flagged ship in late 2026. Former Nippon Maru Captain Satoshi Ninomiya has been appointed one of the ship’s Masters, and Executive Chef Katsutoshi Nakayama, also from Nippon Maru, will lead the culinary team.