MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd., has obtained certifications from Nihon Kaiji Kyokai (NK), for Energy Management Systems (ISO50001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001).
NK Executive Vice President Koichi Fujiwara presented the certificates to Molship President Kazunori Furukawa in July 29 ceremony at NK headquarters.
Molship’s certifications, which cover ship management of dry bulkers, car carriers, and other freighters, as well as shoreside office operations, are the first ISO50001 certifications ever awarded by NK.
Molship has strived to improve the energy efficiency of its vessels, which include MOL’s concept vessel ISHIN series typified by the world’s first new hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace.
The company is also trying o prevent ocean pollution in ship management operations. The acquisition of ISO150001 certification recognizes the company’s ongoing work in these areas.
[mappress] Press Release; July 30, 2014