NYK and NYK Shipmanagement Pte. Ltd. (NYKSM) conducted a drill on October 17 that simulated a response to a major accident off the coast of Okinawa Island.
The exercise featured a scenario in which a fire broke out in the cargo hold of a car carrier owned and operated by NYK and managed by NYKSM. During firefighting operations, the vessel also collided with a small craft. This drill was part of the "Remember Naka-no-Se" safety promotion campaign* and was executed in close cooperation with external stakeholders, including the Maritime Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; the 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters; and the Japanese Shipowners' Association.
The exercise successfully simulated the intensity of an actual emergency by implementing a response to the fire, conducting rescue operations, coordinating with relevant parties, and holding a mock press conference. NYKSM's offices in Singapore and India, responsible for managing the vessel, also participated in the response to the fire and collision, ensuring effective coordination across distant locations.
