Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has appointed Naomi Matsushita as the captain of its car carrier, Beluga Ace, effective June 6.
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The decision marks a significant step forward for gender diversity in the Japanese maritime sector, as it is the first time a female seafarer has assumed the role of captain within a Japanese oceangoing shipping company.
Throughout her tenure at MOL, Naomi Matsushita has acquired valuable onboard experience, primarily serving on car carriers and containerships. Additionally, Matsushita hasSeguir leyendo