TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced two MOL-operated vessels got selected as 2019 ‘Best Quality Ship Awards’, says a press release published on their website.
About the ‘Best Quality Ship Awards’
- The award was founded in 2003 to raise awareness of port and ocean environmental protection through safe operation of vessels.
- It is presented to “excellent vessels from the viewpoint of pilots,” as selected by the JFPA.
Excellent Vessels for 2019
For the FY2019 awards, seven vessels were selected from among those requesting pilot operations at pilotage districts throughout Japan during the months of September and October.
The two MOL-operated vessels were named as “especially excellent vessels.”
The awards recognize overall efforts on safe operation such as :
- Crewmembers’ exemplary performance of their tasks.
- Thorough training related to bridge resource management (BRM).
- High consciousness of the need to maintain safe operation.
- Completely maintaining the onboard chain of command centering on captains.
- Establishing a cooperative system for pilots who guide the vessels.
- Proper maintenance of nautical equipment and boarding equipment.
MOL as world leader in safe operation
As MOL forges ahead to become the world leader in safe operation, it continually strives to contribute to marine safety and conservation of the global environment.
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Source: MOL
