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Global Vega, a bulk carrier operated by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK Line, rescued seven fishermen in distress on May 21 off the coast of Peru.
While Global Vega was sailing from the port of Acajutla, El Salvador, to the port of Callao, Peru, the vessel came upon a fishing boat having engine trouble. Food and fresh water were provided to the fishermen and their boat was moored to Global Vega. Afterward, the fishermen and their boat were safely delivered to the Peruvian Coast Guard.
About Global Vega
Captain: Arturo F. Ignacio (Filipino)
Flag: Panama
Crew: 22 seafarers
Gross Tonnage: 32,370 tons
Type of Vessel: Bulk Carrier
Shipowner: NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.
Ship-management: NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd.
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NYK donated to the organizations which dedicate to the support for children in the aspects of education and others. The donation was correlating monetary amount from the NYK???s volunteer point system.
The NYK???s volunteer point system was introduced in 2014 to encourage greater participation of the group???s officers and employees in activities that benefit society. The point is amassed in response to the activities NYK group employees participate, and a correlating monetary amount is donated by NYK to the charities. In 2016, three charities below engaged in activities that promote education and provide support to children were selected by balloting NYK volunteers.
-NPO Kid???s Door
An NPO that gathers student volunteers to provide educational support to economically disadvantaged children seeking admission into school in Japan.
Website: http://www.kidsdoor.net/english/
-The MICHINOKU Future Fund
The fellowship which supports entering the college or university for children who lost parent by The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake.
Website: http://michinoku-mirai.org/en/index.html (English)
-International Children???s Action Network (ICAN)
An NPO tasked with providing medical care, education, and support for children in the Philippines to improve the health and livelihoods of them. They also provide international education in Japan.
Website: http://www.ican.or.jp/j/about.html (Japanese)
NYK held meetings where each organization reported to NYK employees about their activities and how NYK???s donation was used last year.
NYK will make every effort to remain a good corporate citizen and enhance its corporate value for all stakeholders by continuing the company???s support of social contribution activities by employees.
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On May 22, NYK president Tadaaki Naito delivered a presentation titled ???Situation, Challenge, and the Future of the Maritime Industry??? at the 120th anniversary ceremony of the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE), which was held at Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo.
In his presentation, President Naito spoke about NYK overcoming challenges throughout changes in history, in addition to NYK???s initiatives for pioneering LNG fuels and participating in new offshore business, which resulted in the Group accumulating expertise in new fields. He also mentioned NYK???s use of Big Data not only for optimal operations but also for safe transport to strengthen the company???s competitiveness.
He concluded his presentation by emphasizing that the maritime industry is expected to show its global presence and collaborate across industries and countries in response to rapid industrial structural changes.
At this ceremony, speeches were also given by Shinichiro Otsubo, a director of the Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Division at the Maritime Bureau within Japan???s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Takao Yoshikawa, vice-president of JASNAOE and a professor at Kyushu University.
To enhance the safety and operational efficiency of the NYK fleet, and to strengthen its global competitiveness, the NYK Group will continue to take on challenges to contribute to the development of the maritime industry.
