NYK completes winter safety campaign

The NYK Group has completed its Sail On Safety winter safety campaign, which ran from December 1, 2014, through January 31, 2015, the company said in its press release.
 
NYK carries out the campaign as part of its proactive measures to prevent accidents that are more likely to occur due to the turbulent seas that are more common during the winter season. This year, a new theme — "Think, Act, and Be Safe" — was introduced to the campaign to remind of the importance to carefully think before taking action for the achievement of safe operation.
 
During this year’s campaign, 368 NYK Group members, including NYK executives, visited 233 vessels to exchange opinions about the prevention of accidents in turbulent seas, collisions, and injuries; strengthening environmental regulations; and the situation surrounding each vessel. We realized again the importance of smooth communication and mutual understanding between onboard crew and offshore staff for safe ship operations.

This was the 11th year of this campaign, and in total 3,468 NYK Group members have now made 2,175 visits to vessels since 2004 to exchange opinions and encourage safety awareness. NYK has continued to use this winter campaign and the company’s summer Remember Naka-no-Se campaign to focus on safe ship operations and environmental activities, and bolster cooperation between onboard crew and offshore staff.
 
The NYK Group will continue to strengthen its safety activities to ensure that “safety” is given the utmost regard throughout the fleet.