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On November 7, the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA), which is located in the suburbs of Manila and jointly run by NYK and the Transnational Diversified Group (TDG),* proudly graduated the 117 students comprising the academy???s Class of 2016.
NYK president Tadaaki Naito and TDG chairman J. Roberto C. Delgado, in addition to invited guests that included Ciriaco Lagunzad III, administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, participated in the graduation ceremony for the students, all of whom had enrolled in 2012.
President Naito encouraged the students in his commencement address by saying, ???Your time to make a difference has come. Under the severe business environment facing the shipping industry, ensuring a competitive advantage is important to continue developing. I hope that you take after your seniors and continue to improve your knowledge and skills. Always remember that success is the result of hard work.???
Since opening in 2007, NTMA has established a scholarship program for students who might find it financially challenging to pursue such a degree. The curriculum offered at NTMA produces high-quality seafarers by providing them with a unique core curriculum in addition to valuable training on board, drawing on NYK???s extensive experience cultivating the best seafarers from all over the world. NTMA has been highly evaluated as a maritime school and was one of the first maritime academies to be recognized in 2011 by Japan???s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under a new certification program for graduates of overseas maritime academies.
After obtaining the seafarer certificate of competence, graduates of NTMA will begin a career as a third officer or third engineer on NYK-operated ships and aim to become a captain or chief engineer on NYK vessels, including the more technically challenging high-risk ships. A total of 671 students have graduated from NTMA since the academy opened, and most graduates are actively engaged as officers or engineers on NYK-operated ships.
NYK will continue its effort to improve both the quality and quantity of Filipino seafarers as executive candidates within the NYK Group.
Outline of NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA)
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Established |
June 3, 2007 |
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Number of students |
120 per academic year in two academic disciplines, 60 in marine navigation and 60 in marine engineering |
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Instructors and staff |
About 70 |
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Location |
Canlubang, Calamba City (a suburban city about a one-hour drive from Manila) |
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Curriculum |
Four years (three years of academic study and one year of onboard training) |
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Mission |
To foster global seafarers through higher education by focusing on building an individual???s sense of humanity and providing training in practical maritime technologies |
*Transnational Diversified Group (TDG)
A business group established by Chairman J. Roberto C. Delgado. Business activities include vessel agent services, seafarer manning, training and cadet education, as well as other logistics businesses. TDG and NYK have maintained a cooperative relationship since the establishment of TDG.
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During the month of November, NYK offered scholarships to 78 outstanding Chinese students in two universities in China. This was the 16th consecutive year for NYK to demonstrate its corporate social responsibility (CSR) through the company???s dedicated support of maritime education.
On November 16, an awards ceremony was held at Dalian Maritime University (DMU), where 42 students were recognized for their academic excellence and fine demeanor. They were encouraged to develop themselves into socially responsible and intelligent young Chinese filled with an international vision. Those in attendance included Mr. Yuji Isoda, NYK corporate officer and chief representative for China, and Mr. Pan Xinxiang, vice president of DMU.
???I believe that mutual understanding and toleration are ultimate features of a quality education, and campus life in university is the best period to cultivate such a spirit,??? Mr. Isoda stressed at the ceremony. ???To enhance the neighborliness between Japan and China, youths like you are asked to take the lead in promoting mutual understanding through face-to-face communication, particularly in light of the historical and cultural links the two countries.???
Mr. Pan reviewed DMU???s cooperation with NYK and offered his sincere appreciation for NYK???s continuous 16-year devotion to maritime education.
Prior to DMU, another awards ceremony was held at Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) on November 8, where 36 students were given scholarships by Mr. Isoda. Mr. Shi Xin, vice president of SMU, expressed his appreciation and respect for NYK's long-term support, particularly during years when economies and the maritime industry were struggling.
Since 2001 when the NYK Group initiated this CSR program at SMU and DMU, 974 students have received dedicated scholarships from NYK. The NYK Group will continue to support maritime education to contribute to global trade and society.
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Together with Macquarie Infrastructure Partners III (MIP III),* NYK Ports, NYK's subsidiary company, has made the decision to invest in Maher Terminals (Maher), which operates a terminal in the U.S. port of New York and New Jersey. On November 16, 2016, NYK Ports acquired a 20 percent share of Maher.
The port of New York and New Jersey, centered amidst major consuming areas, handles the most containers of any port on the East Coast of North America. Maher is the largest terminal in the port with a handling capacity of 3.0 million TEUs annually. After construction to raise the Bayonne Bridge's clearance is completed in late 2017, the terminal will be able to accommodate containerships carrying up to 14,000 TEUs. Growth in demand is anticipated as traffic bound for the East Coast through the Suez Canal rises as manufacturing shifts from China to South East Asia, and as larger ships destined for the East Coast make use of the expanded Panama Canal.
In accordance with its medium-term management plan 'More Than Shipping 2018,' the NYK Group will continue its efforts to strengthen its global network and improve synergy between terminals and containerships.
*Macquarie Infrastructure Partners III L.P. (MIP III) is a diversified, closed end fund that focuses on investments in infrastructure and related assets in the US and Canada, and is managed by an entity within the Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets division ('MIRA').
