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flag Japanese shipping firms conducted major emergency drills in October 2025 to improve response to ship fires, collisions, and crises.

flag On October 17, NYK and its ship management arm conducted a crisis drill off Okinawa simulating a fire and collision involving a car carrier, involving Japan’s Maritime Bureau, coast guard, and shipowners’ association. flag The exercise tested emergency response, firefighting, rescue operations, and public communication, with remote participation from Singapore and India. flag Separately, on October 8, K” LINE held a drill in Osaka Bay simulating an LPG carrier and tanker collision, focusing on crisis management and media response. flag Both exercises underscore Japanese shipping firms’ ongoing efforts to enhance maritime safety and preparedness.

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