NYK Group welcomes its first female LNG carrier captain

April 26 ------ NYK Group has announced the appointment of its first female captain of an LNG carrier.

According to the IMO–WISTA Women in Maritime 2024 Survey, female representation in the maritime workforce remains disproportionately low. However, despite ongoing challenges, women in shipping continue to demonstrate resilience as the industry gradually moves toward greater inclusivity.

As announced, NiMiC Ship Management Co., Ltd. (NiMiC), a Taiwan-based NYK Group ship-management company, has appointed Louise Lin (Lin Yi-chun) as captain of Taitar No. 4, a NiMiC-managed liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, and she has officially assumed her duties.

This milestone marks the first time a woman has been named captain of an LNG carrier within the NYK Group.

As stated, Lin began her maritime career at NiMiC as a deck cadet in 2011 and advanced to full-time service as a third officer on a NiMiC-managed LNG carrier in 2015. Since then, she has continually developed her expertise, excelling in roles spanning safe navigation, cargo operations, and vessel management.

"This moment represents an important milestone for local LNG seafarers and marks encouraging progress for women in the maritime industry. It’s a promising beginning, and I am fully dedicated to continuing the effort to achieve a safer, more supportive, and truly inclusive working environment for everyone who works at sea or works for the sea." Lin highlighted.

The NYK Group is committed to proactively recruiting and training female seafarers, and as a result, many women now serve on vessels managed by NiMiC.

Looking ahead, the Group stated that it will continue to invest in crew development across various regions. By establishing and expanding training programs, it aims to advance local shipping industries and foster an environment where diverse talent can thrive.

Source: safety4sea.com