We are committed to the transportation the Transportation Safety Management System and continuously enhancing our comprehensive management framework
Leveraging our extensive experience over many years, we have established a system capable of meeting our customers' needs, ensuring safe and efficient transportation. As pioneers in special tanker transport, we operate a large fleet of vessels and have earned the trust of many major companies. Moving forward, we will continue to provide transportation systems that offer high value and benefits to our customers.
We are committed to the transportation the Transportation Safety Management System and continuously enhancing our comprehensive management framework
Introduced a ship safety management system based on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
Many of the recent maritime accidents have been caused by human error. In response, the focus has shifted from traditional safety measures, which primarily address the hardware of ships such as hull improvements and equipment upgrades, to safety measures from the human factors or 'soft' perspective. This shift has been globally recognized, and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been examining the 'Human Element.' As a result, it was decided to establish international standards for ship operation management systems to enhance the safety of ship operations. In October 1993, the IMO Assembly adopted the ISM Code (International Safety Management Code). Following this, in May 1994, the 'International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea' (SOLAS) was amended, and the code became mandatory for passenger ships, tankers, and other vessels starting from July 1, 1998. Furthermore, in November 1995, the IMO Assembly adopted guidelines to ensure globally standardized implementation of the code.
Introduced a ship safety management system based on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code
Environmental Initiatives
Environmental Policy
Aono Marine Co., Ltd. prioritizes safety above all and strives to be a logistics company that satisfies its customers. In all of its business activities, every employee is committed to "coexistence with nature" and "preservation of the marine and global environment”, aiming to achieve coexistence and mutual prosperity with society.
Basic Policy
① We will ensure the safe operation of our vessels and commit to the preservation of the marine and global environment in all aspects.
② In addition to complying with environmental laws and regulations, we will set our own voluntary goals and strive to further reduce our environmental impact.
③ We will focus on energy and resource conservation, properly manage industrial waste generated during vessel operations and make efforts toward its recycling.
④ We will prevent the occurrence of crew illnesses and disasters, which are critical factors that hinder safe navigation of vessels.
⑤ We will continue environmental education and awareness-raising efforts, improve employee consciousness, and pursue continuous improvement through regular reviews of our goals.
⑥ This policy will be thoroughly communicated to related partner companies and widely disclosed to the public.
June 1, 2014, Aono Marine Co., Ltd. President, Tsutomu Aono
Achieved Highest Rating of 5 Stars in the Coastal Ship Energy Efficiency Rating System
The Korei Maru, which entered service in December 2019, achieved the highest rating of five stars in the Energy Efficiency Rating System. This vessel is designed with a strong focus on environmental considerations from the planning stages, going beyond the adoption of partial energy-saving technologies previously used. We are working to reduce environmental impact through both hardware and software measures.
The Domestic Ship Energy Efficiency Rating System is a program by the Maritime Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. It evaluates the CO2 emission reduction rate (carbon-saving effect) of ships based on energy-saving and CO2-reduction measures. The results are represented as a rating system.
Achieved Highest Rating of 5 Stars in the Coastal Ship Energy Efficiency Rating System
Acquisition of Green Management Certification
Aono Marine is committed to reducing environmental impact in the industry based on our environmental policy. The Green Management Certification is a recognition system issued by the 'Traffic Ecology and Mobility Foundation' for businesses that engage in environmental conservation efforts meeting certain standards, as outlined in the Green Management Promotion Manual.
Aono Marine Co., Ltd. has received the Green Management Certification for Lifetime Achievement.
Recognition of the Korei Maru’s Energy-Saving Efforts: Recipient of the FY2022 Minister’s Award for Outstanding Environmental Conservation Efforts in Transportation
Aono Marine Co., Ltd. was honored with the FY2022 “Minister’s Award for Outstanding Environmental Conservation Efforts in Transportation”. This prestigious award, presented annually by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, recognizes businesses that actively engage in environmental conservation activities and achieve remarkable results.
The reason behind Aono Marine receiving this honor lies in its advanced initiatives aimed at energy savings and CO2 reduction, starting with the introduction of the liquid chemical Tanker Korei Maru.
The Korei Maru is a highly energy-efficient ship meticulously designed from the planning stages to reduce environmental impact. Energy savings have been targeted for both hardware and software aspects, including hull design, high-efficiency propulsion systems, the introduction of optimal ship allocation systems, and the adoption of LED lighting onboard.
Through these efforts, the company has made significant achievements, such as receiving a five-star highest rating from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism’s “Coastal Ship Energy Conservation Rating System”, and achieving a 26.09% reduction in CO2 emission rates.
Moreover, Aono Shipping is advancing multi-faceted environmental conservation measures, including the introduction of slow steaming, and is expanding its initiatives in collaboration with local communities and business partners. Aono Marine will continue its challenge to further reduce environmental impact and lead the future of the maritime industry towards the realization of a sustainable society.
SDGs Management Declaration
The Aono Shipping Group is committed to actively contributing to the sustainable development of society through its business activities, guided by the spirit of "serving society" as stated in our corporate philosophy, "Company Motto and Ten Principles." To this end, we strive to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects surrounding our company, working closely with stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
