Contributing to Diversification of Human Resources

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, announced that the first six technical interns recruited and hired in cooperation MM Empower   a foreign human resources consulting business company operated by MOL in the Philippines, began working at Sanwa Dock on September 1.

Six technical interns before leaving the Philippines (Photo courtesy of Magsaysay Global Services Inc.)

MOL, which has abundant experience and know-how in recruiting and training foreign seafarers, has been developing competent personnel with experience in engine maintenance, a critical skill for Sanwa Dock. Sanwa Dock has been accepting Vietnamese technical interns for about 15 years, and the company will continue to diversify its front-line human resources by welcoming new Filipino trainees this time.

Six trainees hired in the Philippines in February spent about five months at a local facility to study Japanese language and culture, and arrived in Japan in August. They also completed a month of Japanese language training in Japan before starting work at Sanwa Dock on September 1. At Sanwa Dock, they will be engaged in finishing work in the engine department and will learn Japanese skills and techniques. MOL, which is active in the global human resources consulting business, and Sanwa Dock, which specializes in ship repair and retrofitting under the philosophy “Safe navigation at sea (kairo heian),” will work together to connect workers and companies across borders and contribute to the sustainable development of the entire maritime industry.