Yuichi Sonoda, Author at SAFETY4SEA

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Yuichi Sonoda

Yuichi Sonoda picked up his role as ASA newly appointed Sec-Gen with effect from 1 May 2020. This is a role he is thoroughly familiar with. As he had served as ASA Sec-Gen during the period between 2010 to 2014, he was extremely instrumental in numerous initiatives and conferences.

Involving in the work of ASA since its inception in 1992, (known then as Asian Shipowners’ Forum : ASF) Yuchi Sonoda had been tirelessly supporting and promoting ASA's vision and missions. In 1996, he was appointed as the Secretary of Shipping Economics Review Committee (SERC), one of the five Standing Committees of ASF. He had also served as the Vice Chairman of Maritime Transport Committee of Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Upon graduation with a law degree from the Keio University in Tokyo in 1976, Yuichi Sonoda joined the Japanese Shipowners’ Association (JSA) and was mainly involved in its activities of various international shipping policy issues. During his tenure at JSA, he was also appointed to JSA’s London Branch Office for a period of five years.

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ASA: Shipping needs to become a social and environmental responsible industry

byYuichi Sonoda

November 7, 2022

In an exclusive interview to SAFETY4SEA, Mr. Yuichi Sonoda, ASA Secretary General, refers to key challenges and urges industry to look for innovators, creative thinkers, and a diverse set of skills to move forward.