日本郵船／海外に感謝と復興への決意を発信､東北太平洋沖地震受け社長ﾒｯｾｰｼﾞ｜物流ﾆｭｰｽ

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■日本郵船／海外に感謝と復興への決意を発信､東北太平洋沖地震受け社長ﾒｯｾｰｼﾞ

海外に感謝と復興への決意を発信－東北太平洋沖地震受け､当社社長がﾒｯｾｰｼﾞ－
2011年3月23日

　当社代表取締役社長　工藤泰三はこのたびの東北地方太平洋沖地震でご心配を掛けている海外の皆さまに向け､感謝と復興への決意のﾒｯｾｰｼﾞを発信しました｡この中で工藤は､いただいた多くのお見舞いのﾒｯｾｰｼﾞに感謝するとともに､当社関連の被害として当社ｸﾞﾙｰﾌﾟ会社従業員の家族1人の安否が確認されていないことと､乗組員は全員無事救助されましたが､ばら積み船3隻が津波で損傷したことを伝えました｡その上で､前例のない深刻な災害ですが､125年の伝統を持つ当社はこれまで多くの困難を乗り越えて来ており､今回も代表的な船会社として日本の復興に向け被災者への貨物輸送など通じて寄与していく決意を表明しました｡以下は発信したﾒｯｾｰｼﾞです｡

Since March 11, when a tremendous earthquake followed by gigantic tsunami rocked Japan, we have received numerous messages and expressions of sympathy from all over the world. On behalf of all members of the NYK Group in Japan, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the support provided not only to NYK but also to everyone in the country.

We would like to report that no NYK employees were physically harmed in this disaster, but the safety of one family member of a group-company employee has regretfully not been confirmed. We continue to pray for her safety. In addition, three bulk carriers conducting operations at ports were damaged by the tsunami, but we are happy to report that the crew members on board were rescued by the Japan Coast Guard.

Rescue operations continue and many people are struggling for survival. At this stage, the loss of life is expected to rise to around 20,000 souls. NYK, as a leading shipping company, is devoted to supporting the victims of this disaster by making our ships available for the carriage of goods to those in need.

Although we have to admit that damage by the disaster is unprecedented and serious in many ways, NYK Line has overcome numerous challenges over its 125-year history, and we remain committed to doing so once again.

Once again, I would like to express my appreciation to those who have offered their support. We hope Japan will recover from this tragic calamity as soon as possible.

Warm regards,

Yasumi Kudo
President