On December 21, the NYK Group's Hokuyo Kaiun Co. Ltd. (Hokuyo Kaiun) received ISO 9001:2015* and ISO 45001:2018** certifications from ClassNK for the safety management system (SMS) of its crew transport vessel (CTV)*** for the offshore wind industry.

On December 26, a ceremony to award a certificate of registration was held in Tokyo and attended by Katsuya Nakano, president of Hokuyo Kaiun; Capt. Hisaya Higuchi, managing executive officer at NYK; and Tsutomu Yokoyama, executive officer at NYK.

The certification was obtained by combining the experience of Hokuyo Kaiun, which operates and manages the CTV Rera As for the Ishikari Bay New Port offshore wind farm in Hokkaido Prefecture, with the knowledge of NYK, which obtained ISO 9001:2015 certification for its activities to promote the safe operation of its CTV in August. This certification will enable Hokuyo Kaiun, which mainly operates towing vessels in Japan, to operate and manage CTVs using an SMS compliant with international standards, thereby ensuring an even higher level of safety in vessel operations.

Katsuya Nakano, President of Hokuyo Kaiun
With the cooperation of all parties concerned, we were able to obtain ISO 9001 and 45001 certifications for our CTV ship-management operations. We are proud to participate as a member of the NYK Group in the offshore wind industry, which is an extremely important social issue that is aimed at decarbonization. We will continue to contribute to the stable operation of power generation projects by safely and efficiently transporting workers responsible for the maintenance and management of power generation facilities.

Capt. Hisaya Higuchi, Managing Executive Officer at NYK
We are pleased to have been of assistance in obtaining this certification. The NYK Group emphasizes safety in all aspects of ESG management, including safe ship operations and employee safety, and this certification is a testament to our commitment. We will continue our efforts to further improve the quality of our vessels and ensure an even higher level of occupational health and safety for our crew members.

＜Hokuyo Kaiun>
CTV Division
E-mail：soumu@hokuyo-kaiun.com

<NYK Line>
Corporate Communication Group Media Relations Team
Email: nykjp.ml.media@nykgroup.com

<NYK>
Head office: Tokyo
Representative: Takaya Soga, President
Website: https://www.nyk.com/english/

＜Hokuyo Kaiun>
Head office: Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan
Representative: Katsuya Nakano, President
Website: https://www.hokuyo-kaiun.co.jp/

* ISO9001:2015
International standards for quality management systems issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Quality management system refers to a set of systems in an organization that establishes processes to achieve quality objectives.

** ISO45001:2018
International standards for occupational health and safety management systems issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Occupational health and safety management systems are a series of systems designed to help companies and organizations improve the level of health and safety in the workplace by preventing workplace accidents, promoting worker health, and creating a comfortable work environment.

*** Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV)
A vessel used to transport technicians safely and comfortably to and from sites during offshore wind power construction and maintenance. The vessel is built for high-speed operation and comes equipped with stability equipment that allows crews to safely transfer to and from offshore wind farms.