NICHIRO GYOGYO K.K.
image by Jarig Bakker, 30 August 2005
The emblem represents the kanji Ni and remained unchanged, though chartered vessels sometimes showed variations. Brown says the base funnel colour may vary while the band is generally retained; Rosanoski questions the account’s emphasis on chartered tonnage for a fishing company. Brown’s flag has a thicker central bar than its surrounding frame, unlike the versions noted on Haruna Maru No. 1 and No. 2.