Application for Consent to Conduct Marine Scientific Research\
in Japan

**Date:\
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1. *General Information*

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  1.1 Project name and/or #:          

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  1.2 Undertaking institution:        

  Name:                               

  Address:                            

  Name of Director:                   
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  1.3 Government Agency Responsible   
  for Supervising the Project:        

  Name                                

  Address                             
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  1.4 Scientist in charge of the      
  project:                            

  Name:                               

  Address:                            

  Telephone:                          

  Telex:                              

  Telefax:                            

  E-mail Address:                     
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  1.5 Scientist(s) from Japan         
  involved in the planning of the     
  project:                            

  Name(s):                            

  Address:                            
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2\. *Description of Project (Attach additional pages as necessary)*

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  2.1 Nature and objectives of the project:

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  2.2 Relevant previous or future research cruises:

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  2.3 Previously published research data relating to the project:

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3\. *Methods and Means to be Used\
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  3.1 Particulars of vessel:          

  Name:                               

  Type:                               

  Nationality:                        

  Owner:                              

  Operator:                           

  Overall length:                     

  Maximum draught:                    

  Gross tonnage:                      

  Propulsion:                         

  Cruising speed:                     

  Maximum speed:                      

  Call sign:                          

  Method and capability of            
  communication (including telex,     
  frequencies):                       

  Name of master:                     

  Number of crew:                     

  Number of scientists on board:      
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  3.2 Aircraft or other craft to be used in the project:

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| 3.3 Particulars of    |                       |                       |
| methods and           |                       |                       |
| scientific            |                       |                       |
| instruments           |                       |                       |
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| > Types of samples    | > Methods to be used  | Instruments to be     |
| > and data            |                       | used                  |
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|                       |                       |                       |
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|                       |                       |                       |
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\*Indicate type and specification of instruments (e.g. length and number
of cables towed)

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  3.4 Indicate whether harmful substances will be used:

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  3.5 Indicate whether drilling will be carried out:

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  3.7 Indicate whether the project involves catching, taking, or
  exploration of marine mammals and plants:

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N.B. When the research project involves catching, taking or exploration
of marine mammals and/or plants in the exclusive economic zone of Japan,
a separate approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and
Fisheries of Japan under the Law on the Exercise of Sovereign Rights
Concerning Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone shall also be
necessary. Applicants may submit the application form provided in Annex
II through diplomatic channels. Catching and taking of marine Mammals
and/or plants in the territorial Sea of Japan is generally prohibited by
the Law for Regulation for Fishing Operation of Foreign Nationals and
shall not be approved.

4\. *Installations and Equipment*

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  Details of installations and equipment (type, specification; dates of
  laying, servicing, recovery; exact locations and depth):

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5\. *Geographical Areas*[\
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  5.1 Indicate geographical areas in which the project is to be conducted
  (with reference in latitude and longitude):

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5.2 Attach chart(s) at an appropriate scale showing the geographical
areas of the intended work and, as far as practicable, the positions of
intended stations, the tracks of survey lines, and the locations of
installations and equipment.\
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6. *Dates*

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| > 6.1 Expected dates of first entry into and final departure from the |
| > research area of the research vessel:                               |
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| > 6.2 Indicated if multiple entry is expected:                        |
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7\. *Port Calls*

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  7.1 Dates and names of intended ports of call:

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N.B. A separate request should be submitted by Note Verbales for
intended port calls by public vessels.

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| > 7.2 Name/Address/Telephone of shipping agent (if available):        |
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8\. *Participation*

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  8.1 Extent to which Japanese scientists or officials will be enabled to
  participate or to be represented in the research project:

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  8.2 Proposed dates and ports for embarkation / disembarkation:

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9\. *Access to data, samples and research results*

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  9.1 Expected dates of submission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
  Japan of preliminary reports and data which should include the expected
  dates of submission of the final results:

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  9.2 Proposed means for access by Japanese scientists or officials to
  samples:

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  9.3 Proposed means to provide Japan with assessment of data, samples
  and research results or provide assistance in their assessment or
  interpretation:

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  9.4 Proposed means of making results internationally available:

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(Revised August 27, 2003)

Annex II

To: The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan

APPLICATION FOR CATCHING, TAKING, AND/OR EXPLORATION OF MARINE ANIMALS
AND/OR PLANTS FOR MARINE SCIENTIFIC RESARCH IN THE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC
ZONE OF JAPAN

Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

I herby submit an application form for the approval of catching, taking,
and/or exploration of marine animals and/or plants.

1.  Applicant

    1.  Name

    2.  Nationality

    3.  Address and Telephone (telex, telefax)

2.  Vessel(s) to be used in the research activities

    1.  Name of the Vessel(s)

    2.  Name and address of the owner

    3.  Name and address of the captain

    4.  Identification number indicated on the hull

    5.  Overall length, width, and maximum draught

    6.  Net tonnage or gross tonnage

    7.  Power of the main engine, its maximum speed

    8.  Call sign, method and capability of communication (including
        telex), frequencies in case of emergency

3.  Description of the activities (catching, taking, and/or exploration
    of marine animals and/or plants)

4.  Objectives of catching, taking, and/or exploration

5.  Method and instruments to be used for catching, taking, and/or
    exploration

6.  Species and amounts of marine animals and/or plants to be caught or
    taken

7.  Geographical area(s) in which catching, taking, and/or exploration
    is to be conducted (with reference in latitude and longitude)

8.  Duration of catching, taking, and/or exploration, dates of entry and
    departure to and from the EEZ of Japan

> I hereby declare that the above---mentioned information is true and
> complete.
>
> [Signature of the Applicant]{.underline}