NYK Promotes Woman to Chief Engineer for First Time
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 


 - 



Maritime Medical Examination in Georgia Without a Queue. Special Conditions for Seafarers from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus

25 years of experience, P&I Club certificates, yellow fever vaccination, special offers for seafarers from other countries: transfer service, accommodation search, discounts on certificates in partner training centers, employment assistance through Georgian crewing companies.

Psychological Support for Seafarers: Maintaining Health and a Sustainable Maritime Career
Psychological support for seafarers is therefore not only a path to safety but also a path to human growth — a restoration of inner balance and the return of joy to life, even after the longest and hardest voyages.

Where to Update Maritime Certificates in Europe? Maritime Training for Seafarers – Part 4: Norway, Italy, Spain

A career at sea is impossible without continuous training and certification. Friends, we continue our series of articles on training centers in Europe where sailors can undergo training and obtain the necessary certificates to work at sea.

What Influences the Forming of a Seafarer’s Salary in the World and Should we Expect its Increase in 2025?

As a rule, people who choose to work at sea either are head over heels in love with romance of travelling, or are dreaming about big money. Those in the second category clearly know where they are working and why, what prospects are open to them. However, there are some factors that do not always depend on a specific sailor.





NYK Promotes Woman to Chief Engineer for First Time

11.04.2025
3031

On April 1, Miki Yano became the first woman in NYK’s nearly 140-year history to be promoted to the rank of chief engineer.
 
Since joining NYK in 2011, Yano has gained experience on board LNG carriers, car carriers, and other vessels. She has also been active in many fields, including using the knowledge and skills she has gained on board to support the operation of cruise ships at an office on land.
 
The company has hired female seafarers since 2004 and currently has 33 worldwide, both on land and at sea. NYK continues to promote the creation of a workplace environment where diverse human resources can play an active role.
 
Upon hearing the news, Chief Engineer Yano commented: "Becoming a chief engineer was a goal for me. Now that I have achieved it, this moment will be a new start. I will continue to work hard to acquire skills and knowledge and aim to become a chief engineer trusted by those around me."
 
Source: www.nyk.com
 
 
 
 
1
Share:




 
 

Confirm
Cancel

Confirm
Cancel
 
 
 

Yes
No