March 10, 2026 NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.
NS United Naiko Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. NS United Coastal Tanker Kaisha, Ltd.
Concluded Naming Rights Agreement for the Lecture Room aboard GINGA MARU
NS United Kaiun Group held a signing ceremony for the naming rights agreement for the first lecture room on the large training ship GINGA MARU owned by the Japan agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers (JMETS) on March 6, 2026. The ceremony took place in our Group's conference room and was attended by Mr. Noriaki Tajima, President of JMETS, as well as the presidents of the three companies in our Group, who exchanged signatures in a cordial atmosphere.
. Signing Ceremony Commemorative photo after the signing (from left):
Yuji Fukuda, Kazushi Fukuda, Kazuma Yamanaka, and Mr.Noriaki Tajima
Below are comments from the relevant parties.
Noriaki Tajima, President, JMETS: "We are honored to have the NS United Kaiun Group, a leading presence in the maritime industry, has kindly given the name "NSU Lecture Room" to the first lecture room aboard GINGA MARU, the largest training ship operated by JMETS."
Kazuma Yamanaka, President, NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.: " As the maritime industry undergoes major change, developing the next generation of maritime professionals has become a critical mission for the entire industry. We hope that the NSU lecture room will provide cadets with a valuable learning environment, enabling them to deepen their knowledge through bothacademic study and practical training, and supporting their personal growth."
Kazushi Fukuda, President, NS United Naiko Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.: "We hope that cadets training aboard GINGA MARU will feel a sense of familiarity with the name "NSU", and that it will inspire their interest in considering us as a future place of employment. We would be honored if we can contribute, even in a small way, to the education and development of Japanese seafarers engaged in both domestic and international shipping."
Yuji Fukuda, President, NS United Coastal Tanker Kaisha, Ltd.: "Approximately 40% of our more than 50 seafarers are graduates of JMETS, with the highest ranks among them being Chief Officer and Chief Engineer, playing central roles in frontline operations. We are deeply honored to be able to support the initiatives of JMETS, an institution that has developed such highly skilled maritime professionals."NS United Kaiun Group will continue to proactively support the training and development of the next generation of seafarers and contribute to the sustainable growth of the shipping industry.
For further information, please contact:
NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.
Takamasa Takami, Maritime Human Resources Group Manager TEL ＋81-3-6895-6400