Marine and Boatings

Founded on : 17th May 1984 Policy To establish fair and effective crewing systems as well as to assist in strengthening the international competitiveness of its members, thereby contributing to the development of the Japanese maritime industry Purposes 1. Provide healthy, competent and honest Japanese, as well as foreign, crewmembers for Japanese shipowners. 2. Improve the working environment and living conditions for all crewmembers. 3. Improve on-board safety for the benefit of Japanese shipowners. 4. Take into account the local culture and welfare system and closely cooperate with agencies in every supply country at the time of setting terms and conditions. 5. Closely liaise with relevant authorities, trade unions and other relevant organizations in order to preserve/disseminate traditional and invaluable maritime techniques maintained by Japanese seafarers. Main Activities 1. Participate in the International Bargaining Forum (IBF) as a member of the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) and negotiate with the International Transport Worker\'s Federation (ITF) for terms and conditions to be applied for foreign seafarers 2. Hold discussions with the All Japan Seamens Union every six months about issues of an international dimension related to the employment of seafarers, including activities by the union, the situation on the owner\'s side, the employment of Japanese seafarers, etc. 3. Hold a negotiation committee (IBF Local Negotiation Committee) with the All Japan Seamens Union and negotiate for a collective bargaining agreement for foreign seafarers, including IBF-JSU IMMAJ CA and ITF-JSU/AMOSUP IMMAJ CBA

In April 2005, Japan Ship Technology Research Association (JSTRA) was established by the merger of three associations i . e . : - Shipbuilding Research Association of Japan (established in 1952) - Japan Marine Standards Association (established in 1969) - Japanese Association of the Ship Scrapping Promotion (established in 1978) JSTRA, providing a platform for tight cooperation among the industry, learned society and government in maritime cluster, contributes toward maritime safety, marine environment protection and development of maritime industries in the world through the effective execution of the above three objectives.

The Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc.

Japan Marine Equipment Association(JSMEA, a nonprofit body) is organized by those enterprises engaged in manufactures, repairs and sales of marine propulsion engines and various auxiliary ship machinery such as pumps, air compressors, oil purifiers, heat exchangers, cargo and mooring winches, anchor windlasses, deck cranes, steering gears, navigational aids, fittings and accessories, and presently incorporates a total of 219 regular corporate members and 50 organizations of supporting members. (As of October, 2007) The scope of the activities of the Association includes, but is not limited to, the following items. 1. Research related to business administration and technology in the ship machinery industry ???? Research concerning the rationalization of production, adaptation to new technologies, improvement of the working environment, assurance of fair business practices, and the restructuring of the industry ???? Sponsorship of short courses on the handling of ship machinery and pollution prevention ???? Promotion of ship machinery standardization ???? Leasing of machinery and equipment for the modernization of production facilities ???? Gathering of information, research on the realities of ship machinery manufacturing, and compilation of statistics 2.Activities to promote the inter-nationalization of the ship machinery industry ???? Inquiry information services ???? Participation in international maritime exhibitions, and overseas public relations and publicity through Jsmea News and other publications ???? Promotion of international cooperation by sponsoring seminars on ship machinery technology abroad ???? Research on overseas markets and importation of machinery parts from abroad 3.Other activities ???? Liaison and coordination with other trade associations related to shipbuilding and ship machinery manufacturing ???? Petitions to the government to vitalize the industry????

JMC, established in April 2007 with close cooperation of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Japan, is aiming to be a center to lead Japanese maritime policy. Our purpose is to contribute to the stabilization and improvement of the life of the citizens and to the sound development of the society and economy of Japan. JMC is financially supported by the Japanese Shipowner\'s Association and Japan Federation of Pilot\'s Associations. Major Activities of JMC To conduct research and propose policies on maritime legislation, maritime economy, maritime industry, maritime labor, safe navigation, marine environment and maritime ideology To support maritime public entities To collect and provide maritime information and materials To attend international conferences on maritime issues To host study groups, lectures, forums regarding maritime issues To issue publications regarding maritime affairs

Since then, JBIA has been involved in various activities such as the popularization and promotion of boating, technological improvements in boats, improvement of the safety of boating, education and organizing boat shows, and celebrated 30th anniversary in May 2000. Number of full members are 28 and associate members are 106 as of May 16, 2007. JBIA aims the purpose of the organization is to promote a sound grows of marine industry and then contribute to the public welfare. JBIA fulfills this mission with the following activities. 1.Expanding the marine market in Japan and abroad. 2.Organizing the boat shows and popularizing and promotion of boating. 3.Improving the technical issues relevant to boats. 4.To keep safety of boats and smooth utilization of boats. 5.Collecting and distributing information on marine industry. 6.Lobbying to the government agencies and other organizations to present specific opinions. 7.Implementing other activities that are essential to attain the objectives of JBIA

The hydrographic service in Japan was started in 1871. Over a long period of time, shipping circles in Japan have made steady and remarkable progress, however, the need is now arising for more sufficient hydrographic services, that is, further development of techniques in hydrography and supply of a wider variety of nautical charts and publications. More recently, ocean exploitation and environmental assessment have become the important national projects to be promoted, and these have created afresh a necessity for consolidation and expansion of holdings of basic scientific data concerning the ocean and their more effective utilization by analyses. Meanwhile, the needs for hydrographic surveys and oceanographic observations are increasing year after year, and there is a keen demand for raising the technical levels of private firms which are engaging in these operations. In the circumstances, it has become fully realized that the hydrographic services by the government alone can no longer cope sufficiently with these various necessities. Indeed, it is an urgent task to make practical applications of basic data to the increasing demand and to take a timely step as the occasion demands for hydrographic services. In view of this situation, the Japan Hydrographic Association was founded in March 1971.