Grace Cosmos is claimed to be the first vessel in Japan with such cadet-training facilities. Aboard the vessel, exclusive instructors, who used to be captains or chief engineers on NYK vessels, use the latest texts and materials to help the cadets develop a high level of environmental consciousness and master the know-how of vessel operations and safe navigation.
This vessel has a lecture room and other special accommodations for cadets and instructors. In time, NYK will accept delivery of five more vessels similarly equipped with training facilities for cadets.
NYK intends to raise cadets from basic training to become high-quality officers and thus sustain its fleet of about 1,200 vessels by 2013.
