- The NYK Group’s Hokuyo Kaiun received ISO certifications for its crew transport vessel (CTV) used in the offshore wind industry, enhancing safety standards in vessel operations.
- This recognition combines Hokuyo Kaiun’s operational experience with NYK’s expertise, enabling compliance with international safety standards for CTV management.
- The certifications reflect a commitment to safety, affirming efforts to contribute to the offshore wind sector’s stability and promote decarbonization while ensuring the safety of workers involved in maintaining power generation facilities.
Safety Certification
The NYK Group’s Hokuyo Kaiun received ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018) for its crew transport vessel (CTV) in the offshore wind industry’s safety management system (SMS).
This recognition, combining Hokuyo Kaiun’s experience operating the CTV Rera As and NYK’s expertise, ensures compliance with international safety standards.
With this certification, Hokuyo Kaiun, primarily operating towing vessels in Japan, can now manage CTVs at a higher safety level using an SMS aligned with global standards. The achievement underscores their commitment to safety in offshore wind operations.
Representatives Comments
Katsuya Nakano, President of Hokuyo Kaiun
With the cooperation of all parties concerned, we were able to obtain ISO 9001 and 45001 certifications for our CTV ship-management operations. We are proud to participate as a member of the NYK Group in the offshore wind industry, which is an extremely important social issue that is aimed at decarbonization. We will continue to contribute to the stable operation of power generation projects by safely and efficiently transporting workers responsible for the maintenance and management of power generation facilities.
Capt. Hisaya Higuchi, Managing Executive Officer at NYK
We are pleased to have been of assistance in obtaining this certification. The NYK Group emphasizes safety in all aspects of ESG management, including safe ship operations and employee safety, and this certification is a testament to our commitment. We will continue our efforts to further improve the quality of our vessels and ensure an even higher level of occupational health and safety for our crew members.
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