The Safety Enhancement Committee, which is a subordinate organization of the Executive Committee, conducts analysis and deliberations on and ensures the rigorous enforcement of the safe operation of MOL Group-operated vessels.
The Committee is chaired by the Representative Director and Executive Vice President and vice-chaired by Chief Safety & Quality Officer (CSQO), who oversees the strategic planning and promotion for ensuring safety and quality throughout MOL group. The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing initiatives related to safe operation.
The Headquarters of Safety Operations is responsible for the formulation and implementation of measures related to groupwide safe operation, and instructs each divisions and group companies to implement safety measures.
In 2006, MOL experienced four major maritime accidents on the vessels we operate. After the accidents, we conducted a thorough investigation into the causes, and in February 2007 we established the Safety Operation Supporting Center (SOSC) with the motto "Never leave the captain alone". The SOSC operates 24/7 onshore, supporting our vessels as a help desk.
Since its establishment, our on-duty staff, including experienced captains, have been providing safety operation support 24/7.
In recent years, risks related to vessel operation have increased due to unexpected severe weather and oceanic conditions, geopolitical risks due to international tensions and conflicts, and more. In order to appropriately manage these factors, close communication between on-shore and the vessel is becoming evermore crucial.
Taking to heart the lessons from past accidents, we are fully committed to preventing major accidents from happening again and aim to achieve "the world's highest level of safe operation".