The Safety Enhancement Committee, which is a subordinate organization of the Executive Committee, conducts deliberations and reviews on matters related to the safe operation of MOL Group-operated vessels, to ensure and reinforce safe operation across the Group.
The Chairperson of the Safety Enhancement Committee is the Chief Operating Officer(COO), while the Vice-Chairperson is the Chief Safety & Quality Officer (CSQO), who is responsible for overseeing the formulation and promotion of strategies to ensure and enhance safety and quality throughout the MOL Group. The Board of Directors assumes supervisory responsibility for initiatives related to safe operation.
The Headquarters of Safety Operations is responsible for planning and executing Group-wide safety initiatives and provides guidance to each business headquarters and MOL Group company on the implementation of 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".