Maersk Training and GiraffeWork Collaborate to Establish a Training Centre for the Wind Industry in Japan
Tokyo, Japan – Maersk Training and GiraffeWork (subsidiary of parent company Daikyo Kenki) have recently signed a collaboration agreement, at the Royal Danish Embassy in Tokyo, to establish a training centre for the wind industry in Japan, offering courses in
accordance to the Global Wind Organisation (GWO).
The centre “GiraffeWork powered by Maersk Training” will open in March 2024 in Kawasaki-City, and will have a maximum annual capacity of 1,500 students. It will be equipped with the latest pool equipment and will have a marine survival course adapted to offshore wind power industry. In addition, the plan is to open an advanced rescue training course, advanced first aid training, and a BTT (Basic Technical Training) course in accordance with GWO, which will be the first of its kind in Japan.
With an increased demand for technicians in the wind industry of Japan, this cooperation will contribute to nurture the workforce needed in the industry, showcasing a promising cooperation between Denmark and Japan.