Kawasaki Kisen held its 20th Shipowners' Safety Measures Liaison Meeting in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture on September 2nd.
The liaison meeting is held with the aim of further improving the safety awareness of shipowners and ship management companies both domestically and internationally. 71 people from 38 companies participated in the 20th meeting. There was a lively exchange of opinions, including specific examples, on the latest trends in the industry and challenges on the ground, such as the strengthening of environmental regulations facing the shipping industry, stricter inspections by port states, diversification of cargo, geopolitical risks, and the increasingly complex operating environment.
At the social gathering following the liaison meeting, an awards ceremony was held to commend outstanding initiatives and achievements based on the inspection results and overall evaluation by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha. Seven companies were selected for the "Outstanding Shipowner Award," two for the "Good Practice Award," and one for the "Special Award."
Kawasaki Kisen holds compliance liaison meeting to share initiatives among group companies

