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March 15, 2002
MOL Implements 2002 Companywide Safety Checks
TOKYO - for the eighth consecutive year,
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL) (President:
Kunio Suzuki) today announced the start of
a companywide inspection to ensure safe vessel
operation and cargo handling. The inspection
program reflects ongoing advances in safety-related
know-how and technology.
Based on MOL's vessel safety operation and
environmental protection policies, the company
is working to maintain and improve its transport
service quality. Our safety inspection focuses
on pinpointing and addressing real-world
problem.
MOL makes it a top priority to maintain and
strengthen the safety of its vessel operation
and cargo handling procedures. Safety issues
are overseen by the Operational Safety Committee,
chaired by MOL President Suzuki.
This year's safety inspections are slated
for March 15 to April 30.
Inspections will focus on ensuring the practical
effectiveness of the onboard firefighting
manual; confirming procedures for transferring
oil between a ship's tanks; follow-up on
issues from the Ad Hoc Safety Campaign last
year; and ensuring compliance with MARPOL.
MOL marine specialists are visiting ships
operated by MOL and affiliated shipowners
and ship management companies, and performing
a range of checks based on the ISM Code and
ISO9002 quality assurance standards.
About 80 MOL-operated ships of all types
will undergo on-board inspections, with experts
evaluating crew training and readiness as
well as the condition of the vessels. These
inspections will help MOL set future standards
for safety management.
After spotting problems and trends in each
company based on a thorough analysis of daily
data on ship inspection and accident, inspectors
will visit ship management companies and
charter ship owners both in Japan and overseas.
After analyzing data from past inspections
and accidents, MOL marine specialists will
also contact affiliated shipowners and ship
management companies to discuss safety issues
and ensure compliance with MOL safety standards.
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