The NYK-operated and managed LNG Flora was recently recognized by the commandant of the Japan Coast Guard for the long-term contribution the ship has made by providing seawater temperatures to the Japan Coast Guard’s Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department.
The Japan Coast Guard uses the seawater temperatures in a variety of marine research and information services, such as chart development and responses to marine environmental issues and disasters, including earthquakes. In 2012, the NYK-managed LNG carrier Broog was also recognized for its contributions.
“ An award ceremony was held at the commandant’s room in Tokyo on September 12 and attended by NYK LNG Shipmanagement president Hiroshi Yonezawa, as a representative of NYK concerned parties ,” NYK said in a statement.
Press Release, September 25, 2014; Image: NYK