With US$ 500,000 elevated up until now for the inaugural Adventure Race Japan, another year stays to get to the target of US$ 950,000. So much, 35 groups of all capabilities as well as histories have actually registered for the occasion occurring from the 18– 21st May 2023. The 3 day occasion will certainly see them collaborated to race, network as well as sustain the Mission’s Emerging Port Strategy 2022– 26.

The Mission is thrilled to reveal 4 brand-new gold enrollers of following year’s obstacle, Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Arrow Shipbroking Group, Fleet Management Ltd as well as Swire Bulk, signing up with APM Terminals as well as Swire Shipping that have actually sustained the occasion from the start. United with them are Silver enrollers North of England P&I Club as well as Travelcue, along with, various other enrollers: Japan Maritime Daily, Bernhard Schulte Group, Gulf Oil Marine,Kumiai Senpaku Co Ltd, Abo Shoten Co, Lockton Edge, Stena, Fairfield Chemicals, Kimura Shoji Co Ltd, Tachibanaya as well asBlue Ocean Japan Co Ltd.

Competing groups consist of Swire Shipping, Swire Bulk, Norstar, Bernard Schulte Group, Stena, Gulf Oil Marine, Ben Lines, Arrow Shipbroking Group, Marsh, Gard, Lockton Edge, MtS SE Asia, Fairfield Chemicals, as well as ASP Crew Management Services.

By day, individuals will certainly run or trek the route along the Izu Peninsula, with Mount Fuji in their views. By evening, they will certainly go to gala suppers, Barbeques, as well as networking beverages. Through endurance as well as group structure obstacles, they will certainly build brand-new collaborations, join their peers, fundraise as well as collaborated on behalf of seafarers’ well-being.

Seafarers usually operate in really harmful circumstances, experiencing seclusion, tiredness, psychological as well as physical wellness problems, the threat of desertion, shipwreck, as well as piracy. During COVID-19 these pre-existing problems have actually been aggravated, bring about an important scenario in many cases onboard, more influenced by the battle in Ukraine

All continues elevated from the Adventure Race Japan will certainly go in the direction of the Missions’ globally assistance to seafarers as well as money the charity’s approach to supply crucial solutions around the world. This will certainly consist of the advancement of crucial well-being centers in calculated areas where great deals of seafarers exist– Rotterdam as well asSingapore Funds will certainly likewise go in the direction of the development of our Family Support Services in the Philippines as well as India, where a lot of those participating make use of for their staff.

The Mission is really thrilled to be placing on this occasion with the aid of a volunteer board, as well as urges you to participate as well as belong to this experience either as an individual or via sponsorship. It is not to be missed out on!

Reference: missiontoseafarers.org/Vimeo

Yukito Higaki, President, Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd, stated:

“We are honored to be supporting ARJ 2023 as a Gold Sponsor. The existence of the seafarers is essential for our life and supporting seafarers is a part of our responsibility. I really hope a lot of Japanese companies from the maritime industries will join this event and I look forward to seeing all of you there in 2023. We are thankful to MtS for their kind support of seafarers world-wide every day and night.”

Patrick Morrison, Director, Arrow Shipbrokers, stated:

“Arrow Shipbrokers are proud to support The Mission to Seafarers (MtS) Adventure Race Japan 2023. Seafarers are the lifeblood of our industry and the challenges they have encountered in the last few years have been unprecedented. We hope you will join us in supporting this great cause to raise funds for seafarers from around the world. We look forward to seeing you in Japan in May 2023.”

Peter Norborg, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Swire Bulk, stated:

“Swire Bulk is delighted to be a Gold sponsor for the Adventure Race Japan; we see it as critically important to support The Mission to Seafarers and seafarers in general with the latter continuing to bear the brunt and disruption brought about by the pandemic. Their tenacity and professionalism deserve not just our admiration but also our support. We look forward to supporting this great cause.”

Angad Banga, COO, Fleet Management Limited, stated:

“Our business – at its core – is a people’s business. Our commitment to our team’s health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We want our seafarers to know they can count on us to be there for them through any challenge that comes their way. The Mission to Seafarers plays a vital role in advocating for and supporting seafarers around the world. We look forward to continuing to use our position within the industry, and working closely with the Mission, to support initiatives and activities to enhance seafarers’ physical and mental wellbeing.”

For even more info on the Mission’s Adventure Race Japan, as well as to join, please go here to go to the web site.

The sponsorship sales brochure describing the numerous bundles of assistance is readily available on the web site right here.