Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has launched a joint venture, Japan Offshore Support (JOS), with Akita Eisen Kisen Kaisha, focusing on crew transfer vessel (CTV) operations for domestic offshore wind projects in Japan. NYK will hold a 51% stake in JOS, which will handle CTV maintenance, management, training, and employment for seafarers, aiming to provide safe and efficient services to support the stable supply of electricity from offshore wind power generation in Japan. With plans to invest over $280m in the sector by 2026, NYK is gearing up for the growing demand for CTVs as Japan’s offshore wind industry expands.
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Toa Payoh blaze: Faulty riser forces firefighters to haul hoses up 10 storeys; SCDF investigating
A fire broke out on the 10th and 11th floors of a Toa Payoh block in Singapore, forcing firefighters to manually carry hoses up the staircase due to a malfunctioning dry rising main. Seven individuals, including a child and a firefighter, were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incident while providing temporary shelter and support to affected residents.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k84mpDxVEg Want More Context? 🔎
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