An NYK First: Internally Trained Seafarer Promoted to Captain
experience in work at the NYK head office. Last year, he obtained the seafarer’s license of 1st grade maritime officer, and he was then appointed captain on April 1. After several years of office work, he will begin his voyages at the helm as a captain.History of Japanese Seafarers at NYK1885 NYK Line founded1896 First Japanese captain, Gosaburo Shimazu. Captained Hiroshima Maru on NYK’s Bombay route.1920 Japanese seafarers total about 1,400 in all positions, i.e., captains, chief engineers, tele-communications chiefs, pursers, etc.2004 NYK becomes first major Japanese oceangoing company
NYK-Fil Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
NYK-Fil Ship Management, the provider of qualified Filipino seafarers to international-going vessels of NYK Line, held a ceremony in Manila to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the company’s establishment and the completion of a renovation of the head office.The NYK Group company said in a press release that The ceremony was attended by Yasumi Kudo, NYK senior adviser; J. Roberto C. Delgado, chairman of the Philippine-owned business group Transnational Diversified Group (TDG); Josephine J. Francisco, president of NYK-Fil and about 1000 guests including business partners, seafarers
Tuthill Named COO of SeaCube Container Leasing
industry experience to this position. He began his career with American President Lines, Ltd in 1988 where he held several positions in marketing and sales before heading up North America Operations for APL, Ltd. After leaving APL, he continued to expand the depth and breadth of his responsibilities at NYK Line and later at TOTE Logistics.Tuthill is a graduate of State University Maritime College and holds a master’s degree in finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has also served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Naval Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander
RoadOne Appoints Chandler to Sales Leadership Team
and Gulf regions. Chandler brings to the position more than 30 years of container shipping, intermodal drayage and logistics experience. Prior to RoadOne, Chandler held numerous business development and account management positions with top global ocean carriers including CMA-CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and NYK Line, as well as his most recent position at another leading intermodal trucking company. He also served in the U.S. Air Force as a freight management specialist. To further support shippers in the U.S. Southeast, RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has opened a new Atlanta-based Container Yard (CY)
NYK Promotes Its First Woman Captain
office work. In 2004, NYK became the first major Japanese oceangoing company to accept female officers, and since then their numbers have continued to rise. The company currently has 14 working all over the world at sea and on land. History of Japanese Officers at NYK 1885: NYK Line founded 1920: Japanese officers total about 1,400 in all positions, i.e., captains, chief engineers, telecommunications chiefs, pursers, etc. 2004: NYK becomes first major Japanese oceangoing company to accept female officers 2006: NYK begins program to allow graduates from
