NYK conducted a full-day emergency response exercise on September 30, simulating the grounding of a large bulk carrier and subsequent fuel oil spill in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. The drill involved a simulated 100,000-GT vessel experiencing steering failure, with participants coordinating emergency response, oil spill containment and recovery, vessel safety measures and communications with authorities. Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Coast Guard and Japanese Shipowners’ Association participated in the exercise. Conducted under NYK’s Beyond Naka-no-Se safety campaign, the initiative aims to strengthen emergency preparedness, interagency coordination and maritime safety awareness.
