NYK-TDG Maritime Academy Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
On July 8, 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),* held a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its establishment.
The ceremony was attended by about 2,200 people including Rolando A. Guevara Alvarado, Panama???s ambassador to the Philippines; J. Roberto C. Delgado, TDG chairman; Koji Miyahara, former NYK chairman and president, and current board counselor; and students and graduates of the academy.
Mr. Delgado spoke about the history of NTMA and its long relationship with NYK, emphasizing the importance of an education that corresponds to changes in world affairs and the maritime industry. Miyahara expressed his gratitude for the firm support extended to NTMA by related parties over the past 10 years, and emphasized to the cadets that stewardship, community engagement, and the shared NYK Values of integrity, innovation, and intensity will continue to provide them with inner fortitude in the face challenges confronting the maritime industry.
On July 6, 2007, NYK became the first company in the Japanese maritime industry to establish a maritime academy in the Philippines. And since opening, 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. The number of graduates has totaled about 700 to date, and the state examination pass rate for certification as a marine officer is 100 percent. And last year, an NTMA graduate was promoted to the position of first officer for the first time, so graduates are steadily taking on more leadership roles on the ships.
Drawing on NYK???s extensive experience cultivating the best seafarers from all over the world, NYK will continue its effort to improve both the quality and quantity of Filipino seafarers within the NYK Group.
Outline of NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA)
Established: June 3, 2007
Number of students: 180 per academic year in two academic disciplines, 90 in marine navigation and 90 in marine engineering
Instructors and staff: About 70
Location: Canlubang, Calamba City (a suburban city about a one-hour drive from Manila)
Curriculum: Four years (three years of academic study and one year of onboard training)
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.
Announcement of Change to NYK Corporate Officers
Jeremy Nixon, an NYK corporate officer, has announced that he will resign from his position, effective July 10, 2017, to assume the new post of CEO of Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE), the new operational headquarters arising from the integration of the container shipping businesses of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.
Updated positions, duties and responsibilities of NYK directors and corporate officers are provided in the attached file.
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Name |
New Role |
Previous Role |
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Jeremy Nixon |
CEO, Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. |
Corporate Officer |
* Resignation tendered on his own accord.
NYK Blue Jay Named 2016 Ship of the Year
The 14,000 TEU containership NYK Blue Jay has been named the 2016 Ship of the Year in the Large Cargo Ship category by the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE). An awards ceremony was held at the Kaiun Club in Tokyo today.
This is the 27th year that JASNAOE has recognized the most technically advanced, well-designed, and socially conscious vessels built in Japan. NYK Blue Jay, which is operated by NYK, was commended by manufacturers and related organizations for its significant operational energy savings. The vessel???s main engine is equipped with the world???s first dual rating system, which features two power ranges (high and low) that allow the ship to realize optimal fuel consumption. In fact, the significant reduction in fuel consumption when slow-steaming optimizes the vessel???s fuel consumption so that it becomes equivalent to that of larger vessels capable of carrying 20,000 TEUs, the ship???s carbon dioxide emissions also meet the Phase 3 of Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)* requirements. Moreover, NYK Blue Jay employs a hull form that allows for improved cargo-loading efficiency.
This is not the first time for the NYK Group to be honored by JASNAOE. The company???s cruise ship Crystal Harmony, which has since been refurbished and rebranded as Asuka II, was recognized as Ship of the Year in 1990. The two module carriers Yamatai and Yamato were given special awards in 2010, the coal carrier Soyo was selected as Ship of the Year in 2013, and the LNG-fueled tugboat Sakigake was recognized with the Technology Special Award in 2016.
The NYK Group will continue to create new value and seek differentiation through creative solutions, and continue the company???s efforts to ensure environmental impact reduction and economical transportation in cooperation with shipbuilders and partners.
About NYK Blue Jay
Length Overall: 364 meters
Breadth: 50.6 meters
Molded Depth: 29.5 meters
Summer Load Draft: 15.79 meters
Deadweight Tonnage: 139,335 tons
Gross Tonnage: 144,285 tons
Flag: Panama
* Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)
An indicator for assessment of CO2 emissions per primary unit (ton-mile) based on specifications at the vessel design/construction stage. Calculation of the EEDI is mandatory for newly manufactured vessels, and a certificate indicating the EEDI specific to each vessel will be issued. The regulations will be strengthened in stages in the future, in 2020 (Phase 2) and 2025 (Phase 3).
Notice of Establishment of Holding Company and Operating Company for New Integrated Container Shipping Business (2)
For the integration of their container shipping businesses, including worldwide terminal operation businesses outside Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have announced details of the companies established on July 7th, 2017 as per attached.
Establishment of Holding Company and Operating Company for New Integrated Container Shipping Business
For the integration of their container shipping businesses, including worldwide terminal operation businesses outside Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha have announced the establishment of the below holding company and operating company.
Overview of New Companies
(1) Holding Company
Tradename Ocean Network Express Holdings, Ltd.
Location Tokyo
Date of Establishment July 7, 2017
(2) Operating Company
Tradename Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd.
Location Singapore
Date of Establishment July 7, 2017
Details will be provided on July 10, 2017.
Related press releases
???Notice of Establishment Schedule for Container Shipping Business Integration,??? July 3, 2017,
https://www.kline.co.jp/en/ir/stock/disclose/detail/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2017/07/07/20170707E.pdf
"Notice of Trade Name and Location of New Container Shipping Joint Venture," May 31, 2017, http://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2017/img/17035.pdf
"Notice of Agreement to the Integration of Container Shipping Businesses," October, 31, 2016, http://www.nyk.com/english/release/dbps_data/_material_/_files/000/000/004/488/161031_5.pdf