日本郵船、海外に「感謝と決意」の社長メッセージ

話題日本郵船は23日、海外に向けて東北地方太平洋沖地震（東日本大震災）で被災した同社への励ましなどに対する感謝と復興への決意を表す、工藤泰三社長名のメッセージを発信した。

メッセージでは、同社グループ会社従業員の家族1人の安否が確認されていないこと、乗組員は全員無事救助されたが、ばら積み船3隻が津波で損傷したことを伝えた。

その上で、「前例のない深刻な災害だが、125年の伝統を持つ同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」との決意を表明した。

■発信したメッセージ全文
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