In addition, MOL said it had signed an agreement to launch MRs that will be assigned to the new pool.
The pool will own a fleet of about 25 vessels and operate them mainly in Asia and Oceania from three centres - Tokyo, Singapore, and London.
This pooling operation allows Asahi MOL Tankers to offer efficient, reliable, high-quality ocean transport services with the flexibility to meet diverse customer needs, the Japanese major said.