On October 16, NYK Shipmanagement Pte. Ltd. (NYKSM),* headquartered in Singapore, held a ceremony at The St. Regis Singapore to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Since its establishment on October 1, 2001, NYKSM has served as a core NYK Group company for ship management and seafarer deployment, playing an important role in supporting safe operations across the Group. The ceremony provided an opportunity to reflect on the company's journey over the past 25 years and renew its commitment to further growth over the next 25 years.
Approximately 300 guests attended the ceremony, including H.E. Hiroshi Ishikawa, Japanese ambassador to Singapore; H.E. Shilpak Ambule, Indian ambassador to Singapore; H.E. Sebastian Breton Perez, Panamanian ambassador to Singapore; officials from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA);** members of the maritime community; business partners; and representatives of the NYK Group.
In his opening remarks, Anubhav Garg, NYKSM managing director and chief operating officer, expressed his appreciation to government authorities, members of the maritime community, customers, suppliers, and business partners for their longstanding support.
Congratulatory remarks by MPA Chief Executive Ang Wee Keong followed. Akira Kono, NYK representative director and executive vice-president executive officer, then delivered remarks highlighting NYKSM's contribution to strengthening the NYK Group's business foundation through safe and reliable operations amid significant changes in the maritime industry, including global supply chain disruptions, geopolitical uncertainty, decarbonization, and digitalization.
Kono also expressed his gratitude for the longstanding cooperation with Singapore's maritime community, including the MPA, the Singapore Maritime Officers' Union (SMOU), and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), and he reaffirmed the NYK Group's commitment to further strengthening these relationships.
While positioning Singapore as its core ship-management base, NYKSM has expanded its business operations to the Philippines, India, Malaysia, and other countries. In recent years, the company has expanded its operations and training functions in India, opening a new office in Navi Mumbai in 2025 and a training center there in 2026. NYKSM will continue to develop the next generation of maritime professionals and strengthen its global ship-management capabilities.
The maritime industry is increasingly introducing vessels that use next-generation fuels as part of efforts toward decarbonization. Through the management of environmentally friendly vessels, NYKSM is strengthening its capabilities to respond to new fuels and technologies while enhancing its seafarer education and training systems.
NYKSM will continue to place the highest priority on safe operations while investing in human resource development and capabilities, advancing environmental initiatives and technological innovation, and contributing to the sustainable development of the NYK Group and the wider maritime industry.
* NYK Shipmanagement Pte. Ltd.
Established in October 2001, NYKSM is a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK engaged in ship management and seafarer deployment. Headquartered in Singapore, its major locations include Manila (Philippines); Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Gurugram (India); and Johor Bahru (Malaysia).
** Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
A government agency under Singapore's Ministry of Transport responsible for port operations, maritime safety, ship registration, and the development of the maritime industry.
