Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has received a Special Award for Safety and Smart Environment for Seafarers (SSS) sponsored by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) for the “K”ARE program to promote instilling “Non-Technical Skills” into seafarers.
Special Award for Safety and Smart Environment for Seafarers is an award system implemented as part of the initiatives in the 11th Basic Plan for the Prevention of Seafarers’ Accidents, and is designed to prevent seafarers’ occupational accidents, safe operation, health management, and labor support for ship owners, seafarers, and related parties. The purpose of this project is to contribute to the improvement of the working environment for seafarers as well as the prevention of accidents involving seafarers and marine accidents by commending the excellent efforts as the ” Special Award for Safety and Smart Environment for Seafarers ” and promoting the dissemination and utilization of such initiatives. The “K” ARE program was evaluated as one of the excellent initiatives.
From Right Yukikazu MYOCHIN, President & CEO of “K” LINE Kiyotaka AYA, Senior Managing Executive Officer of “K” LINE
“K” LINE continues to make efforts for maturing the organizational safety culture through the improvement of “Non-Technical Skills” and provide safe, sustainable, and high-quality transportation services that contribute to society.
Source: K Line