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日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Jul 31, 2024 (Wed)

Tokushima Taisho Bank hosts study session on risks and social context of ocean-going ships

A total of 32 people from 15 companies participated in the ocean-going ship study session

　On July 29, The Tokushima Taisho Bank (head office: Tokushima City) held a study session on ocean-g ・・・続きはログインして下さいnext 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