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NYK Group to Exhibit at Wind Expo Spring 2023

Introducing Wide Range of Solutions to Meet Various Offshore Wind Needs

NYK Line, together with group companies NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd., Japan Marine Science Inc., and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd., will participate in Wind Expo Spring 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight from March 15 to 17. The NYK Group will be exhibiting for the fourth consecutive year.

At its booth, the NYK Group will make use of panels, videos, and models of offshore wind installation vessel and crew transfer vessel (CTV) to introduce services that meet customer needs in various areas of the offshore wind business.

The expo will be thoroughly implementing measures against COVID-19 following the guidelines of the Japanese government. An area for business meetings will also be provided so that the Group can hear more about customer needs and requests. Please feel free to join us!

Booth Information

NYK Group booth: Offshore Wind Power zone 37-40
Venue: East Exhibition Hall, Tokyo Big Sight
Date and Time: March 15 (Wed) – 17 (Fri), 10:00 – 18:00 (until 17:00 on final day)
Organizer: RX Japan Ltd., Co-organized by Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA)
Official Website: https://www.wsew.jp/hub/en-gb/about/wd.html
Please see the Wind Expo official website for entry registration. Interested parties can apply for an admission pass (free) through the website.

Image of the NYK Group’s Booth

Participating NYK Group Companies

- NYK Line
Since its establishment in 1885, NYK Line has provided safe and high-quality transportation services by making use of its world's largest fleet and global network, which extends to sea, land, and air. In the offshore wind business, the company has taken steps to own and operate an offshore wind installation vessel together with Van Oord in the Netherlands. Additionally, NYK Line owns a crew transfer vessel (CTV) that is currently being operated by the Northern Offshore Group in Sweden. By taking advantage of the knowledge accumulated in the shipping and logistics businesses to date, NYK Line will contribute to the development of offshore wind power in Japan through the use of European knowledge and experience from overseas partners.
Website: https://www.nyk.com/english/

- NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd.
NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers Ltd. operates approximately 45 MPP vessels, two deck carriers, and approximately 110 bulkers. NBP provides ocean transportation service worldwide for variety of cargoes, including project cargoes including offshore wind power components as well as steel materials, and bulk cargo. In the MPP & Heavy Lift vessel division, NBP is the only Japanese carrier operating heavy lifters and deck carriers and NBP received new heavy lifters equipped with 800 tons lifting capacity in 2021 (MV KATORI) and in 2022 (MV KIFUNE) enabling the company to transport High & Heavy cargoes.
Website: https://nbpc.co.jp/en/

- Japan Marine Science Inc.
A maritime consulting company that conducts sea area environmental assessments of ports and maritime structures. For offshore wind power generation projects, the company offers surveys to consider environmental conditions. The company also provides comprehensive consultation services to meet customer needs, including support for business operators regarding the scale and specifications of wind turbines, navigation safety measures using a ship handling simulator during and after wind turbine installation, diving inspection during wind turbine operation, maneuvering training for workboat crew, and marine management systems, among others.
Website: https://www.jms-inc.jp/en

- Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd.
A supply chain logistics company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management globally. Utilizing a network of 631 offices in 47 countries and regions around the world, more than 24,000 employees provide optimal solutions to the diverse and complicated demands of customers. The company offers logistics services for offshore wind turbine parts; logistics consulting that analyzes, plans, and models the construction of the optimal supply chain; control towers for supply chain execution, management, and performance improvement; and the supply chain management system "Yusen Vantage Performance," which enables customers to pick from an integrated suite of IT solutions — from the provision of end-to-end supply chain visibility to optimization, prediction, and compliance functionality.
Website: https://www.yusen-logistics.com/jp_en/

The NYK Group’s Service Scope for Offshore Wind Power

In 2021, NYK released the NYK Group ESG Story, which aims to further integrate ESG into the company’s management strategy and promote activities that contribute to the achievement of the SDGs through business activities. On March 24, 2022, NYK released the updated NYK Group ESG Story 2022, which introduces initiatives for integrating ESG into the Group’s management strategies set forth in the "NYK Group ESG Story" and provides a partial explanation of the Group’s sustainable growth strategy from a long-term perspective.

In addition, NYK has launched its new "NYK GREEN EARTH" brand to emphasize NYK's ESG efforts to create new value initiatives for low carbon and decarbonization through green businesses such as business related to offshore wind power generation. The NYK Group will encourage new value creation as a sustainable solution provider in order to strongly promote ESG management.

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Reference

February 16, 2023, NYK and Siemens Gamesa Conclude Charter Agreement for Crew Transfer Vessel for Offshore Wind Power Generation at Ishikari Bay New Port
https://www.nyk.com/english/news/2023/20230216_02.html

October 13, 2022, NYK to Establish Comprehensive Training Center for Offshore Wind Power Generation in Akita Prefecture
https://www.nyk.com/english/news/2022/20220930_01.html

March 17, 2022, NYK Begins to Bareboat Charter Crew Transfer Vessel in Offshore Wind Industry
https://www.nyk.com/english/news/2022/20220317_01.html

February 21, 2022, NYK Establishes Akita Branch to Expand Businesses Related to Domestic Offshore Wind Power Generation
https://www.nyk.com/english/news/2022/20220208_02.html

February 21, 2022, NYK Enters Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with Akita Prefecture
https://www.nyk.com/english/news/2022/20220208_01.html

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