NEWSLETTER

Congratulations on Your Promotions!

Recently, Mr. Sasakawa received a few letters from the Fellows shaガng their joy at being promoted.

Mr. Jer『y A. Nibre(Philippines 2003)

A

letter from Mr. Jerry
A. Nibre (Philippines 2003) informed us that he was appointed
Superintendent, Coast Guard School, Coast Guard Education
and Training Command. His responsibilities are mainly to train
new PCG recruits and other personnel to be skilled,
professional, and responsible coastguard members. This year,
the school conducted courses with 1,060 students for bothofficers and enlisted personnel to keep their coastguard attuned
with the needs of the心ian region. Mr. Nibre believes that it isimportant for the students to皿ly understand the enormity of
their responsibilities to earn the respect of the public.

Mr. Revaz Beridze(Georgia 2001)

A

Editor's Postscript

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the familiesof the victims of the terrorist attacks in London on July 7, 2005,
and subsequent attacks on July 21. We understand that thiskind of inhuman and destructive act can happen anywhere in
the world, and appropriate security measures against terrorism
have become more significant than ever, because only thesekinds of measures may minimize the risks of indiscriminate
acts of terrorism. Furthermore, we have learned many thingsfrom the response of the UK government. SOLAS XI-2 and the
ISPS Code require Contracting Governments to set three-tiered
security levels, and if my understanding is correct, the UK
government kept the lowest maritime security level after thelMs. Sand『a Rita Alnutt(Brazil 1999)

The world is a family, and all humankind are brothers and sisters.

Ms. Sandra
Rita Alnutt (Brazil 1999) has started to work at IMO, one ofthe very familiar international organizations for graduates of
WMU. Her new position is Technical Officer of Maritime
Safety Division. She mentioned that anyone would always
be welcome if they have any opportunities to visit London.

JAPAN
SEPTEMBER

We alway s welcome your contribution!

letter from Mr. Ravaz
Beridze (Georgia 2001) conveyed the message that he wasgiven a very important position from his government. By the
Decree of the President of Georgia, Mr. Mikheil Saakashvili, Mr.
Beridze was appointed Chairman of the Maritime Transport
Administration of Georgia. He feels that this is a great
opportunity for him to better promote the spirit of safer
shipping and cleaner seas which he acquired at WMU as oneof the Sasakawa Fellows, through the study and experiences in
the field of administrating maritime affairs.

口刀に見回『口 "ll応mub,

riends of

The secretariat would like to invite you to contribute
yourarticles,essaysandphotosfortheNewsletter/website "Friends of WMU, Japan," on yourdaily activities, official occasions, sails/travels, gatheringsof fellows and family information, such as marriages orbirths. Since fellows are very much interested in theports and harbors of your countries, essays or reports on
your ports and harbors are always welcome. 150 words
for short essays, 250 words for a half page essay and
600 words for a whole page essay. Photos and essays
can be sent by mail to the address below or e-mail tothe secretariat at wmujapan@sof.or.jp

security incident happened. Actually, many people had doubts
about this decision, believing security levels should be raised
or lowered systematically. However, as a result of this calmand rational decision, the maritime sector was spared from
unnecessary economic pain, and the decision minimized thepleasure of the terrorists as well. We realize that increasing or
decreasing maritime security levels may have a politicalmessage, and this fact makes it quite difficult to put in practice
SOLAS XI-2 and the ISPS Code.
Naoto Nakagawa
Japan Ship Technology Research Association

Special lecture by Mr. Yohei Sasakawa at the IMO

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The
Nippon Foundation, gave a special
lecture entitled, "Maritime Human
Resources Development and its Future"on June 21, at the IMO main
conference room, responding to therequest of Mr. Mitropoulos, Secretary­
General of the IMO.
At this special lecture, held during thesame term of the IMO Council (94thsession), Mr. Sasakawa addressed how
The Nippon Foundation has beentackling the promotion of capaciりbuilding in the international maritime
commun切and presented his two policy
proposals to more than 250 participants,
including the Council members.
The fo llowing is the text of thepresentation made by Mr. Sasakawa.

Distinguished delegates, ladies andgentlemen, I am happy to have thisopportunity to speak before you today. In
October last year, when Secretary-General
Mitropoulos visited Japan, he expressedinterest in the activities of The Nippon
Foundation, in particular, capacity building
and maintenance works in the Malacca
Straits. I'm honored that he gave me thisspecial opportunity to address you here
today.
The oceans benefit people in all countries.
The oceans are the "common heritage ofmankind." They are our common
property, our common responsibility.

This newsletter is published under a grant from The Nippon Foundation
to promote communication among the Sasakawa Fellows ofWMU (World Maritime University)and edited by the Ocean Policy Research Foundation in cooperation with Mr. Naoto Nakagawa...
Prof. Toshio Hikima, Ms. Masako B. Otsuka, Ms. Yasko Suzuki and Ms. Sue Jackson.

But today's oceans face uncountableproblems, maritime accidents, piracy andenvironmental pollution.

Secretariat: Maritime Technology Department, the Ocean Policy Research Foundation
Kaiyo Senpaku Building, 1-15-16 Toranomon Minato-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 105-0001
Tel. 81-3-3502-1876 Fax. 81-3-3502-2033 URL: http://www.sof.or.jp/

2005

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa addressing the IMO Council
These are the problems that challenge not
only individual nations but also our global
society. In addition, disasters like therecent Sumatran earthquake and tsunami
revealed how difficult it is to coordinate
responses across national borders. Sadly,
UNCLOS' ideal of global coordination has
yet to be applied as a solution to theseissues.
In order to deal with these problems, weneed experienced and capable personnel.
Unfortunately, however, there is a lack oftrained personnel to effectively cope withthese challenges, especially on aninternational basis. Given this lack ofhuman resources, I decided to put serious
efforts into capacity building of humanresources for the international maritime
community.
Allow me to tell you some examples of the
programs the Nippon Foundation has
conducted so far to this end. Over theyears, our support for WMU has included

scholarships to over 300 students from 42
countries. Currently, 50 students receive
scholarships each year. But I do not thinkthat our offering of scholarships alone will
be enough.
After graduation, WMU fellows return totheir home country and sometimes theylose contact with alumni.
Ten years ago, the Nippon Foundation
established Friends of WMU Japan, an
alumni association with an aim to build aninternational network, connect WMU
fellows and enable them to share concerns
for ocean and maritime issues.
Whenever I make trips abroad, I spend asmuch time as possible with WMU alumni.
In Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, as
well as here in London, I always enjoy
meeting with these alumni, who areserving as diplomats, at the IMO, and inother important posts.
When I talk with them, I always feel the

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa was inaugurated Chairman of The Nippon Foundation on July 1, 2005.
Design: intercom

better education to people who will makecontributions to the development of thethese issues. But some of the issues are
too difficult to be tackled by unilateral

global m皿time community.

measures of individual governments. The

There is a saying: It takes one year to growcooperation,

grain, ten years to grow trees, but people

expected to play a central role.

only possible way will be international
in

which

the

IMO

is

need one hundred years to be fostered.
IMO is equipped with all the expertise on

Group photo with many graduates ofWMU

Special lecture by Mr. Yohei Sasakawa at the IMO

I am aware that my journey of capacity

thebuilding will be a very long one, but I

experience. I fim切believe that IMO will

would like to continue my efforts.

be able to work together with member

It ismaritime

issues,

and

rich

in

indeed very rewarding to see people growstates, thus making the measures more

for the benefits of the global community.

effective and enforceable.

Distinguished delegates, I would like to

The Nippon Foundation is willing to make

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa,
Chairman of The Nippon Foundation

take advantage of this opportunity tofurther contributions when IMO will takemake two policy proposals.

more positive initiatives in addressingIn

difficult challenges facing the international

welcome the initiative of IMO that they

thisconnection.

aWhile we ask IAMU to focus their effortson the technical skills of seafarers, I thinkmaritime co皿nunity. We are prepared to
set sail with you for the sustainablewill

scholarship program at the IMLI to help

led them to build this strong network. I

developing countries train

we should not disregard the social aspects

development of maritime activities.

sincerely expect that the conference will

am always impressed with how importantinternational maritime law.

issues, human errors and physical and

The second proposal is concerned with

importantmental health.

the safety of the Malacca Straits.

passage in the Malacca Straits.

experts on

inIndonesia

Straits

this

fall.

I

enable the parties concerned to take anof problems of seafarers, such as labor

their international network has become.

Conference

MalaccatoWeestablished

a

like

strong sense of shared responsibility inthereforeholding

wouldtackling common issues we are facing that

have

be

I

To deal with these issues

stepforwardtowardsafe

More recently, last year we establishedWe are conducting a similar project for acapacity-building partnership with thefrom a perspective of social science, last

three chairs at WMU to help them make

United Nations.

This takes the form of ayear we established scholarship programs

80,000 ships a year traverse the Malacca

the transition to the graduate level.

Itfellowship for government officials andfor the Masters and PhD levels at Cardiff

Straits.

ships

I always wonder whether it would bepleases me to see that WMU, under the

mid-level professionals from developing

University's

connecting Asia and Europe and tankers

realistic to ensure the safety of navigation

leadership of the president, Dr. Laubstein,countries.

has

the Division for Ocean Affairs and Law ofrecently

receivedthehighestRecipients become interns atevaluation from the European University

the Sea in New York.

Association

research at participating universities.

for

its

remarkable

They also do

Seafarers

Research Centre.

International

These programs are

maritime and seafarer's issues from asocial science perspective.

achievement.
They receive advanced

education and

Finally, I am proud to inform you of theSecondly, working with IMO, the Nippon

training in this field. We hope to grant 100

General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans

Foundation is supporting a project at

fellowships over a five-year period.

project.

International

these efforts are being made in response to

Recently,

MaritimeLawdeveloping

Institute.

countries

areshowing more interest in participating ininternational

conventions

regarding the oceans.

andnot able to secure a sufficient number ofmaritime

lawyersandin such high-risk areas while depending

the stern of these ships fly the flags ofonly upon traditional approaches.

many other countries.

"sustainable development of maritime

aroundactivities".

Malacca Straits.

myunderstanding,of"sustainablemaritime

theCountries fromTo secure the safety of navigation in high­therisk areas, I feel we need to reevaluate our

Malacca are the busiest

traditional thinking that safety on the seas

world

benefitfromstraits in the world and there are always

is always offered free of charge.

very high risks of maritime accidents.

risk areas where the safety of navigation

In high­incurs high costs, we need to examine a

activities"

new system where the burden should bethat enables us to seek the coexistence ofprovided

totaling

borne not only by the coastal countries

scholarship at the University of New

the oceans and mankind.

about

for

but also by the users.

Hampshire in the US.

coexistence is endangered by serious

emplacement of 45 lighthouses and othermaritimenavigational aids.

capable and responsible personnel.

recently

chair

and

Let me give you another example of our
projects.

train ocean bathymetrists for work on theestablisheda

Its purpose is toproblemsin

But today, thethefieldsoffinancial

100

I hope that IMO will exercise its leadershipalso visit the Straits to help maintain theenvironment, safety and security.

been proven that the emission of CO2navigational

not standardizing their maritime education

floor.

and NOX from ships have adverse effects

personnel.
tenderon the marine environment.

pose an obstacle to the safety of navigation.

Mitropoulos

In

gave

me

this

wonderfulthein examining such a new system, taking

General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans

I am very grateful that Secretary Generaldollars

Engineers from Japanand other detailed maps of the ocean

It hasassistancemillionWe found that mari皿e universities were
and training, causing a discrepancy in skills

aids

and

train

local

We have recently built buoy

advantage

of

all

the

expertiseandenthusiasm of its member countries.

ships for both Indonesia andMalaysia.

My father, the founder of our foundation,

Most recently, last June, at my suggestion,

Ryoichi Sasakawa, had his philosophy:、、The world is one family; all mankind are

Foundation

opportunity to share with you the projects

It is known that substandard vessels
endanger the 1恥of the crew while giving

established the International心sociation ofof the Nippon Foundation in capacity

damage to coastal nations.

In recent

my foundation sponsored a conference

brothers

Maritime University, comprising 45 institutes

building in the maritime areas.

years,

aboutthehaving high-level representatives frommankind is endowed with a very precious

problem of pirates who are active acrossAsian coast guards in Tokyo, to work on

asset, our common heritage of the oceans.

educational curriculum and improve theI strongly believe that the international

borders in some regions, taking advantage

cooperative measures against crimes at

I hope that all of us will continue to worksafety of navigation.

maritime community requires capable peopleofsea. From then the 心ian coast guards

together to protect and preserve oursovereignty of coastal states.

began

commoninformation and to build cooperative

coexistence with the oceans. Thank you

IMO member states are trying to address

frameworks.

very much.

2000,

aroundMr. Efthimios Mitropoulos,
Secretary-General ofthe IMOfrom the Middle East, bound for Asia. At

means an international policy frameworkweSuch a discrepancy could

W hen I give thought to the Malacca Straits,

To date, the Nippon Foundation has

which

of seafarers.

container

Panama, Honduras, Liberia, Greece, anddevelopment
This is a program undermaritime

includesFirstly, let me focus on the concept ofTo

the emerging global needs that require

treaties

However, they areadministrators.

All

Dr. Karl Laubstein, President ofthe WMU

intended to develop experts on global

This

the

The

Nipponworld,

tostandardizean

We also encouragethem to promote joint research projects

not only in number but also in quality. I hopeamong member universities, and enhance

our projects are enabling m皿y educational

their education through the global network.

institutions to offer more opportunities andFriends of WMU JAPAN I 2

the

we

are

concerned

geographicallimits

of

the

to

move

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 3

towardsharingandsisters".

heritagetoThefamilyensureofourbetter education to people who will makecontributions to the development of thethese issues. But some of the issues are
too difficult to be tackled by unilateral

global m皿time community.

measures of individual governments. The

There is a saying: It takes one year to growcooperation,

grain, ten years to grow trees, but people

expected to play a central role.

only possible way will be international
in

which

the

IMO

is

need one hundred years to be fostered.
IMO is equipped with all the expertise on

Group photo with many graduates ofWMU

Special lecture by Mr. Yohei Sasakawa at the IMO

I am aware that my journey of capacity

thebuilding will be a very long one, but I

experience. I fim切believe that IMO will

would like to continue my efforts.

be able to work together with member

It ismaritime

issues,

and

rich

in

indeed very rewarding to see people growstates, thus making the measures more

for the benefits of the global community.

effective and enforceable.

Distinguished delegates, I would like to

The Nippon Foundation is willing to make

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa,
Chairman of The Nippon Foundation

take advantage of this opportunity tofurther contributions when IMO will takemake two policy proposals.

more positive initiatives in addressingIn

difficult challenges facing the international

welcome the initiative of IMO that they

thisconnection.

aWhile we ask IAMU to focus their effortson the technical skills of seafarers, I thinkmaritime co皿nunity. We are prepared to
set sail with you for the sustainablewill

scholarship program at the IMLI to help

led them to build this strong network. I

developing countries train

we should not disregard the social aspects

development of maritime activities.

sincerely expect that the conference will

am always impressed with how importantinternational maritime law.

issues, human errors and physical and

The second proposal is concerned with

importantmental health.

the safety of the Malacca Straits.

passage in the Malacca Straits.

experts on

inIndonesia

Straits

this

fall.

I

enable the parties concerned to take anof problems of seafarers, such as labor

their international network has become.

Conference

MalaccatoWeestablished

a

like

strong sense of shared responsibility inthereforeholding

wouldtackling common issues we are facing that

have

be

I

To deal with these issues

stepforwardtowardsafe

More recently, last year we establishedWe are conducting a similar project for acapacity-building partnership with thefrom a perspective of social science, last

three chairs at WMU to help them make

United Nations.

This takes the form of ayear we established scholarship programs

80,000 ships a year traverse the Malacca

the transition to the graduate level.

Itfellowship for government officials andfor the Masters and PhD levels at Cardiff

Straits.

ships

I always wonder whether it would bepleases me to see that WMU, under the

mid-level professionals from developing

University's

connecting Asia and Europe and tankers

realistic to ensure the safety of navigation

leadership of the president, Dr. Laubstein,countries.

has

the Division for Ocean Affairs and Law ofrecently

receivedthehighestRecipients become interns atevaluation from the European University

the Sea in New York.

Association

research at participating universities.

for

its

remarkable

They also do

Seafarers

Research Centre.

International

These programs are

maritime and seafarer's issues from asocial science perspective.

achievement.
They receive advanced

education and

Finally, I am proud to inform you of theSecondly, working with IMO, the Nippon

training in this field. We hope to grant 100

General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans

Foundation is supporting a project at

fellowships over a five-year period.

project.

International

these efforts are being made in response to

Recently,

MaritimeLawdeveloping

Institute.

countries

areshowing more interest in participating ininternational

conventions

regarding the oceans.

andnot able to secure a sufficient number ofmaritime

lawyersandin such high-risk areas while depending

the stern of these ships fly the flags ofonly upon traditional approaches.

many other countries.

"sustainable development of maritime

aroundactivities".

Malacca Straits.

myunderstanding,of"sustainablemaritime

theCountries fromTo secure the safety of navigation in high­therisk areas, I feel we need to reevaluate our

Malacca are the busiest

traditional thinking that safety on the seas

world

benefitfromstraits in the world and there are always

is always offered free of charge.

very high risks of maritime accidents.

risk areas where the safety of navigation

In high­incurs high costs, we need to examine a

activities"

new system where the burden should bethat enables us to seek the coexistence ofprovided

totaling

borne not only by the coastal countries

scholarship at the University of New

the oceans and mankind.

about

for

but also by the users.

Hampshire in the US.

coexistence is endangered by serious

emplacement of 45 lighthouses and othermaritimenavigational aids.

capable and responsible personnel.

recently

chair

and

Let me give you another example of our
projects.

train ocean bathymetrists for work on theestablisheda

Its purpose is toproblemsin

But today, thethefieldsoffinancial

100

I hope that IMO will exercise its leadershipalso visit the Straits to help maintain theenvironment, safety and security.

been proven that the emission of CO2navigational

not standardizing their maritime education

floor.

and NOX from ships have adverse effects

personnel.
tenderon the marine environment.

pose an obstacle to the safety of navigation.

Mitropoulos

In

gave

me

this

wonderfulthein examining such a new system, taking

General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans

I am very grateful that Secretary Generaldollars

Engineers from Japanand other detailed maps of the ocean

It hasassistancemillionWe found that mari皿e universities were
and training, causing a discrepancy in skills

aids

and

train

local

We have recently built buoy

advantage

of

all

the

expertiseandenthusiasm of its member countries.

ships for both Indonesia andMalaysia.

My father, the founder of our foundation,

Most recently, last June, at my suggestion,

Ryoichi Sasakawa, had his philosophy:、、The world is one family; all mankind are

Foundation

opportunity to share with you the projects

It is known that substandard vessels
endanger the 1恥of the crew while giving

established the International心sociation ofof the Nippon Foundation in capacity

damage to coastal nations.

In recent

my foundation sponsored a conference

brothers

Maritime University, comprising 45 institutes

building in the maritime areas.

years,

aboutthehaving high-level representatives frommankind is endowed with a very precious

problem of pirates who are active acrossAsian coast guards in Tokyo, to work on

asset, our common heritage of the oceans.

educational curriculum and improve theI strongly believe that the international

borders in some regions, taking advantage

cooperative measures against crimes at

I hope that all of us will continue to worksafety of navigation.

maritime community requires capable peopleofsea. From then the 心ian coast guards

together to protect and preserve oursovereignty of coastal states.

began

commoninformation and to build cooperative

coexistence with the oceans. Thank you

IMO member states are trying to address

frameworks.

very much.

2000,

aroundMr. Efthimios Mitropoulos,
Secretary-General ofthe IMOfrom the Middle East, bound for Asia. At

means an international policy frameworkweSuch a discrepancy could

W hen I give thought to the Malacca Straits,

To date, the Nippon Foundation has

which

of seafarers.

container

Panama, Honduras, Liberia, Greece, anddevelopment
This is a program undermaritime

includesFirstly, let me focus on the concept ofTo

the emerging global needs that require

treaties

However, they areadministrators.

All

Dr. Karl Laubstein, President ofthe WMU

intended to develop experts on global

This

the

The

Nipponworld,

tostandardizean

We also encouragethem to promote joint research projects

not only in number but also in quality. I hopeamong member universities, and enhance

our projects are enabling m皿y educational

their education through the global network.

institutions to offer more opportunities andFriends of WMU JAPAN I 2

the

we

are

concerned

geographicallimits

of

the

to

move

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 3

towardsharingandsisters".

heritagetoThefamilyensure

of

our

on

Naoto Nakagawa
Japan Ship Technology Research Association
RADIO SERVICES FOR THE
MARITIMEThe 80th session of Maritime Safety

SYSTEM

Committee (MSCBO)

A.801(19))

A number of issues were discussed

DISTRESSAMENDMENTS-TO

GLOBALSAFETY(RESOLUTION(GMDSS)●MSC.200(80)during MSC80 (at IMO, from May 11-20,
2005),
withgoal-based
new
ship

AND

ADOPTION
THE

RECOMMENDATION ON TESTING OF

session. Also, the following amendments

This meeting was the last session for Mr.

standards

andLlFE-SAVING APPLlANCES

security being the hot issues through thethe expanded Maritime Safety Committee,

Amendments set out in Annex 2 ofResolution MSC. 794 (80))

Tom Allan (United Kingdom), the chairman(iv) of the 1974 SOLAS Convention.

include the revised provisions in parts A, B

chairman. At the end of the session, allto mandatory instruments were adopted byin accordance with articles VIII(b)(iii) andAmendments set out in Annex 1 of
Resolution MSC. 194 (80), MSC. 165

The amendments to SOLAS chapter 11-1

and B-1 of chapter 11-1 and will beapplicable to new ships built after the
expected entry into force elate of January 1,of the MSC, who contributed many years to
the committee and SLF subcommittee as adelegates expressed their deep appreciation
to Mr. Allan by giving him a standing

ovation, making it the most impressive

2009. These revisions intend to harmonize

moment of the session. For 20o6, Mr. I.

stability for passenger and cargo ships. The

elected Chairman of the committee.

detectors on single hold cargo ships othermethod of determining damage stability,

controls". In addition, the amendments to
SOLAS chapter XI—1 (Special measures toconcerning what actually happens whenships collide. This new concept hopes to

The 53rd session of Marine
Environment Protection Committee(MEPC53J
MEPC53 (at IMO, from July 18-22, 2005)

Regulation 3-1 (Company and registeredpreviously-used "deterministic" method.

ballast water and sediments, recycling ofindicates the consequential amendments tocondition assessment scheme, fuel oil(80) and MSC. 796 (80)

The adopted amendments to SOLAS

chapter II-1 include the provisions relevantto"Structure

than

bulk

of

ships",

carriers""Waterandlevel"Machinery

enhance maritime safety), adding a new

the provisions on subdivision and damage

new provおions introduce the "probabilistic"

which is based on statistical evidence

achieve more realistic results than theowner identification number), will require

Annex 2 of resolution MSC.194 (80) also

going ships of 100 gross tonnage andregulation 11-2/1, 10 and 20, regulationcompanies and registered owners of sea­
upwards to be provided with a unique

VI/7, regulation IX/1, regulation XI—1/2,

certificates, documents and the continuous

Certificate for Passenger Ships.

identification number to be inserted onsynopsisrecord.

Consequential

amendments
toregulation
XI-1/5(Continuous Synopsis Record), and to the

ISM and ISPS Codes to add the ID

regulation XII-2/1 and Form of Safety
The

resolutions

adoptedatthecommittee
The following amendments to mandatory

numbers in the relevant documentations

instruments were adopted at the committee.

provisions are expected to enter into force

蝉NDMENTS TO TI-IE GUIDELINES ON

and certifications were also adopted. Theseon January 1, 2007.

●MSC.197(80)THE

ENHANCEDBULKCARRIERSINSPECTIONS(Russian

Federation)

wasdiscussed harmful aquatic organisms inships, particularly sensitive sea areas,tank protection, etc. During this session an lMO National seminar/workshop on maritime securityA
was held in Bangladesh at Chittagong Port Training

REVISEDSURVEYdiscussed various aspects of the ISPS Code, relating to the

The 5-day seminar was chaired by A M M Shahadat Hossain,(Bangladesh) A K M Shafiullah also spoke at the occasion. About

identifying the needs and solutions for maritime security.

the seminar. Numbers of WMU graduates, including members ofparticipants. He hoped that CPA would continue to be involved

sixty officers from 40 maritime related organizations participated in

Friends of WMU, Japan, participated in the seminar.

The Shipping Minister said at the occasion that the image of

OPRF Sta ff Member Visited Ban g kok

with such IMO activities in the future in order to contribute more
to security in the maritime field.

Mr.

Narinsak Sattaprasit (2003), Marine

The restaurant stood on the edge of a large pond. The water in it

応hy smell would have dampened appetites. The diners were
waited on by a she-n狙n waiter (waitress?), whose service failed to

SURVEYAND

satisfy the taste of our refined guest, regrettably.

The senior of the group, Mr. Somnuck Sukavanich (2002), is

one of only two maritime security experts in Thailand.

CERTIFICATION

A.948(23))

FOR

PURPOSE OFM心むOL ANNEXVI

THE●
MEPC.132(53) - AMENDMENTS TO

1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL
OF POLLlITION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS

maritime security dialogue OPRF would be initiated, as isMembers of the Thai Chapter of Sasakawa Fellows and Mr. lnuzuka.

ocurrently being conducted with India, China and Indonesia.

In recent years, the number of Thai WMU graduates has beenn his way home from a business trip tO New Delhi, Mr.

persistently on the increase. Although Sasakawa Fellows are yet tostayed in Bangkok March 21-23, 2005, and renewed his

constitute an influential group, while keeping close contact withjoined in hosting the dinner for me does not mean she is interested

Tsutomu Inuzuka, a secretarial staff member of "Friends,"

friendship with members of the Thai Chapter of Sasakawa

碑NDMENTS TO TI-IE PROVISION OFTECHNICAL CODE)

RELATING THERETO (AMENDMENTS TO

He

expressed his hope that a Thai-Japan version of the bilateralrestaurant by the host group, comprised of three Sasakawa Fellows

Friends of WMU JAPAN 4
1

In closing, the Chairman of CPA distributed certificates to the

Department; Mr. Chanachai Lertsuchatavanich (2004), Marine

MARPOL ANNEX VI AND THE NOX

OF

successful, creating awareness among the participants andMarine Department;

Fellows.

ADOPTION

assigned job. Finally, each group presented a Ship Security

assessment and plan, the Port Facility assessment and threat

evaluation and risk assessment. On the whole, the seminar was

Singhota and Frank Wall CMG, and Director General of Shipping

MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978-

Different groups were formed from the participants, and they

Chairman, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), and Shipping Minister
Akbar Hossain spoke as chief guest. IMO representatives Gurpreet S.

CONTINUOUSSYNOPSIS
RECORD (CSR)(RESOLUTION A.959(23))●MSC.199(80)Col.(Retd.) Michael Chen GP, organized the seminar very nicely

Shipping (MoS), Bangladesh.

by IMO (International Maritime Organization) and Ministry of

GUIDELINESCONVENTION FOR廿IE PREVENTION

THE

piracy, etc. The resource personnel, Frank Wall CMG andwith lectures, discussions, questionnaires and group workshops.

●
MEPC.128(53) - AMENDMENTS TOTHEAMENDMENTS TO THE FORMAT AND

OF

participants regarding Maritime Security against armed robbery,Institute from April 4-8, 2005. The seminar was jointly organizedAnnex VI were indicated by the following

1BE ANNEX OF THE PROTOCOL OF

GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE

improved

Mainly touching on the International Ship and Port Facility

MEPC resolutions.

(RESOLUTION A.744(18), AS AMENDED)

OF

has

was stirred by an agitator motor at regular intervals; otherwise, a(RESOLUTIONADOPTION

arena

Especially, the amendments to M叩OL

OF-shipping

Security (ISPS) Code, a fruitful discussion was held among thewere adopted.

PROGRAMMEAND OIL TANKERS

globalDepartment, and Ms. Theerakam Suriyakul Na Ayudhaya (non­Sasakawa), Marine Department.

UNDER THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF

OF

the

major ports of Bangladesh in June, 2004.

number of guidelines, amendments to theOF

SURVEYS

in

mandatory instruments, and decisions

ADOPTION-

DURING●MSC.198(80)Mr. Tom Allan and the editor
at the delegates'lounge of the IMO

Ponomarev

Bangladesh

remarkably after the implementation of the ISPS Code in the two

A S M Shahjahan(Bangladesh 2000)
Chittagong Port Authority

OF

REVISEDmaritime

construction

IMO National Seminar /Worksho p on Maritime Security in Chitta g on g

On the evening of March 22, he was invited to dinner at a breezy

and another WMU graduate: Mr. Somnuck Sukavanich (2002),

become a majority in the community of Thai WMU graduates, they

other WMU graduates.‘、The fact that the amiable Ms. Theerakarn

in me personally, but that the community of Thai W MU graduates

is interested in the activities of The Nippon Foundation and OPRF,"
said Mr. Inuzuka, jokingly.

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 5

onNaoto Nakagawa
Japan Ship Technology Research Association
RADIO SERVICES FOR THE
MARITIMEThe 80th session of Maritime Safety

SYSTEM

Committee (MSCBO)

A.801(19))

A number of issues were discussed

DISTRESSAMENDMENTS-TO

GLOBALSAFETY(RESOLUTION(GMDSS)●MSC.200(80)during MSC80 (at IMO, from May 11-20,
2005),
withgoal-based
new
ship

AND

ADOPTION
THE

RECOMMENDATION ON TESTING OF

session. Also, the following amendments

This meeting was the last session for Mr.

standards

andLlFE-SAVING APPLlANCES

security being the hot issues through thethe expanded Maritime Safety Committee,

Amendments set out in Annex 2 ofResolution MSC. 794 (80))

Tom Allan (United Kingdom), the chairman(iv) of the 1974 SOLAS Convention.

include the revised provisions in parts A, B

chairman. At the end of the session, allto mandatory instruments were adopted byin accordance with articles VIII(b)(iii) andAmendments set out in Annex 1 of
Resolution MSC. 194 (80), MSC. 165

The amendments to SOLAS chapter 11-1

and B-1 of chapter 11-1 and will beapplicable to new ships built after the
expected entry into force elate of January 1,of the MSC, who contributed many years to
the committee and SLF subcommittee as adelegates expressed their deep appreciation
to Mr. Allan by giving him a standing

ovation, making it the most impressive

2009. These revisions intend to harmonize

moment of the session. For 20o6, Mr. I.

stability for passenger and cargo ships. The

elected Chairman of the committee.

detectors on single hold cargo ships othermethod of determining damage stability,

controls". In addition, the amendments to
SOLAS chapter XI—1 (Special measures toconcerning what actually happens whenships collide. This new concept hopes to

The 53rd session of Marine
Environment Protection Committee(MEPC53J
MEPC53 (at IMO, from July 18-22, 2005)

Regulation 3-1 (Company and registeredpreviously-used "deterministic" method.

ballast water and sediments, recycling ofindicates the consequential amendments tocondition assessment scheme, fuel oil(80) and MSC. 796 (80)

The adopted amendments to SOLAS

chapter II-1 include the provisions relevantto"Structure

than

bulk

of

ships",

carriers""Waterandlevel"Machinery

enhance maritime safety), adding a new

the provisions on subdivision and damage

new provおions introduce the "probabilistic"

which is based on statistical evidence

achieve more realistic results than theowner identification number), will require

Annex 2 of resolution MSC.194 (80) also

going ships of 100 gross tonnage andregulation 11-2/1, 10 and 20, regulationcompanies and registered owners of sea­
upwards to be provided with a unique

VI/7, regulation IX/1, regulation XI—1/2,

certificates, documents and the continuous

Certificate for Passenger Ships.

identification number to be inserted onsynopsisrecord.

Consequential

amendments
toregulation
XI-1/5(Continuous Synopsis Record), and to the

ISM and ISPS Codes to add the ID

regulation XII-2/1 and Form of Safety
The

resolutions

adoptedatthecommittee
The following amendments to mandatory

numbers in the relevant documentations

instruments were adopted at the committee.

provisions are expected to enter into force

蝉NDMENTS TO TI-IE GUIDELINES ON

and certifications were also adopted. Theseon January 1, 2007.

●MSC.197(80)THE

ENHANCEDBULKCARRIERSINSPECTIONS(Russian

Federation)

wasdiscussed harmful aquatic organisms inships, particularly sensitive sea areas,tank protection, etc. During this session an lMO National seminar/workshop on maritime securityA
was held in Bangladesh at Chittagong Port Training

REVISEDSURVEYdiscussed various aspects of the ISPS Code, relating to the

The 5-day seminar was chaired by A M M Shahadat Hossain,(Bangladesh) A K M Shafiullah also spoke at the occasion. About

identifying the needs and solutions for maritime security.

the seminar. Numbers of WMU graduates, including members ofparticipants. He hoped that CPA would continue to be involved

sixty officers from 40 maritime related organizations participated in

Friends of WMU, Japan, participated in the seminar.

The Shipping Minister said at the occasion that the image of

OPRF Sta ff Member Visited Ban g kok

with such IMO activities in the future in order to contribute more
to security in the maritime field.

Mr.

Narinsak Sattaprasit (2003), Marine

The restaurant stood on the edge of a large pond. The water in it

応hy smell would have dampened appetites. The diners were
waited on by a she-n狙n waiter (waitress?), whose service failed to

SURVEYAND

satisfy the taste of our refined guest, regrettably.

The senior of the group, Mr. Somnuck Sukavanich (2002), is

one of only two maritime security experts in Thailand.

CERTIFICATION

A.948(23))

FOR

PURPOSE OFM心むOL ANNEXVI

THE●
MEPC.132(53) - AMENDMENTS TO

1997 TO AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL
OF POLLlITION FROM SHIPS, 1973, AS

maritime security dialogue OPRF would be initiated, as isMembers of the Thai Chapter of Sasakawa Fellows and Mr. lnuzuka.

ocurrently being conducted with India, China and Indonesia.

In recent years, the number of Thai WMU graduates has beenn his way home from a business trip tO New Delhi, Mr.

persistently on the increase. Although Sasakawa Fellows are yet tostayed in Bangkok March 21-23, 2005, and renewed his

constitute an influential group, while keeping close contact withjoined in hosting the dinner for me does not mean she is interested

Tsutomu Inuzuka, a secretarial staff member of "Friends,"

friendship with members of the Thai Chapter of Sasakawa

碑NDMENTS TO TI-IE PROVISION OFTECHNICAL CODE)

RELATING THERETO (AMENDMENTS TO

He

expressed his hope that a Thai-Japan version of the bilateralrestaurant by the host group, comprised of three Sasakawa Fellows

Friends of WMU JAPAN 4
1

In closing, the Chairman of CPA distributed certificates to the

Department; Mr. Chanachai Lertsuchatavanich (2004), Marine

MARPOL ANNEX VI AND THE NOX

OF

successful, creating awareness among the participants andMarine Department;

Fellows.

ADOPTION

assigned job. Finally, each group presented a Ship Security

assessment and plan, the Port Facility assessment and threat

evaluation and risk assessment. On the whole, the seminar was

Singhota and Frank Wall CMG, and Director General of Shipping

MODIFIED BY THE PROTOCOL OF 1978-

Different groups were formed from the participants, and they

Chairman, Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), and Shipping Minister
Akbar Hossain spoke as chief guest. IMO representatives Gurpreet S.

CONTINUOUSSYNOPSIS
RECORD (CSR)(RESOLUTION A.959(23))●MSC.199(80)Col.(Retd.) Michael Chen GP, organized the seminar very nicely

Shipping (MoS), Bangladesh.

by IMO (International Maritime Organization) and Ministry of

GUIDELINESCONVENTION FOR廿IE PREVENTION

THE

piracy, etc. The resource personnel, Frank Wall CMG andwith lectures, discussions, questionnaires and group workshops.

●
MEPC.128(53) - AMENDMENTS TOTHEAMENDMENTS TO THE FORMAT AND

OF

participants regarding Maritime Security against armed robbery,Institute from April 4-8, 2005. The seminar was jointly organizedAnnex VI were indicated by the following

1BE ANNEX OF THE PROTOCOL OF

GUIDELINES FOR THE MAINTENANCE

improved

Mainly touching on the International Ship and Port Facility

MEPC resolutions.

(RESOLUTION A.744(18), AS AMENDED)

OF

has

was stirred by an agitator motor at regular intervals; otherwise, a(RESOLUTIONADOPTION

arena

Especially, the amendments to M叩OL

OF-shipping

Security (ISPS) Code, a fruitful discussion was held among thewere adopted.

PROGRAMMEAND OIL TANKERS

globalDepartment, and Ms. Theerakam Suriyakul Na Ayudhaya (non­Sasakawa), Marine Department.

UNDER THE HARMONIZED SYSTEM OF

OF

the

major ports of Bangladesh in June, 2004.

number of guidelines, amendments to theOF

SURVEYS

in

mandatory instruments, and decisions

ADOPTION-

DURING●MSC.198(80)Mr. Tom Allan and the editor
at the delegates'lounge of the IMO

Ponomarev

Bangladesh

remarkably after the implementation of the ISPS Code in the two

A S M Shahjahan(Bangladesh 2000)
Chittagong Port Authority

OF

REVISEDmaritime

construction

IMO National Seminar /Worksho p on Maritime Security in Chitta g on g

On the evening of March 22, he was invited to dinner at a breezy

and another WMU graduate: Mr. Somnuck Sukavanich (2002),

become a majority in the community of Thai WMU graduates, they

other WMU graduates.‘、The fact that the amiable Ms. Theerakarn

in me personally, but that the community of Thai W MU graduates

is interested in the activities of The Nippon Foundation and OPRF,"
said Mr. Inuzuka, jokingly.

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 5

Regional'Train the Trainers" Course for Simulator Instructors in ACCRA, Ghana

technological background, as well as the "hands on" experiencesimulated activity. There were only two resource persons, one forthe engine room simulators and the other for the bridge, both ofwhom were from India. They took us through the IMO Modeltraining program for simulator instructors was organized by

the IMO under the auspices of the Ministry for Harbours andRailways of Ghana for the West African Sub-region in Accra, thecourses 1.22 and 2.07 on how to design, develop and run asocial gathering of the sasakawa students (frrst and secondAyear) was held last June 9, 2005 at the basement of the Henrik

Participants were very happy about receiving the knowledge andMaritime University (WMU), and at 1800 hours, picture-taking wasappreciated the work of the IMO Committee on Technical

Tomomi Okubo of Japan and Engr. Maria Teresa Daguio-Mamisao

most was how to transfer such immense knowledge to their

The visiting guests, Dr. Kiyoshi Hara, Professor emeritus of Kobe

simulator course successfully.

insight into the world of simulation as a training tool andcapital city, from June 6-10, 2005.
Participants were drawn mainly from the sub- region, but we had

Cooperation in this regard. However, the issue that bothered themregion,respective communities back home since the acquisition ofparticipants from as far south as Namibia also attending. Within themembers

came

from

Ghana,

Cameroon, Mauritania, and Senegal.

Ivory Coast,

Nigeria,

The 15 participants in total were lecturers from mainly engineeringand nautical backgrounds in their various maritime academies.

The course was to train and equip the instructors in modem

andcourse, were resource persons and lecturers of the academy.

equipment.

It

affordedtheparticipants

the

NB: Included in the group picture of participants, taken after theInternational Conference on Trans p ortation Logistics in Singa p ore

Santoso (MSA-91), Dothy (PM-2001), and Adrian Syahminur (SM-2002), representing all members of the Indonesia Sasakawa
Fellows, Surabaya Chapter.

Ship and Ocean Foundation) attended the 23rd Session of the Board
visit the hostel and meet the Sasakawa Fellows and exchange different

with a brief message, saying:

The WMU Student Council President, Mr. Angel Faris Lobaton IVof the Philippines offered a toast to open the evening's activities,

after which dinner was served. This gave the students theopportunity to talk with the guests and fellow students.

Also present at the said gathering, Professor T. Nakazawa of

his wife Mrs. Yukie Stormby gave messages which focused more

adjourned at 20:00.

Visit to the'Samurai exhi b ition'--- from Malmo

The exhibition showed items and tools related not only toSamurai, such as Japanese swords, suits of armor, and helmets,

but also to J apanese traditional culture, such as Noh masks,
statutes of Buddha, a complete tiered stand for displaying dolls,

Communications and Transportation Association (CCTA), andwhich is rare even among families in Japan, and surprisingly,

nations. The members of the Surabaya Chapter presented the paper:with Japanese garden-like scenery.

TERMINAL AND BANJARMASIN PORT FOR EXPORT/IMPORT

about the exhibition to all the students, after which they divided

varicolored carp in an artificial pond established in the Museum
At the beginning of the visit, Dr. Stormby personally talked

into three groups, each guided by a staff member capable of

CONTAINERS". Professor Akio Imai of KUMM and former WMU

Professor also attended the conference and chaired one session.

giving detailed explanations on the exhibits. During the visit, thecurious students asked many questions which were fully

The paper presented in Singapore was a development of aprevious research paper presented in Dalian, China, September
2004, at the International Conference on Logistics Strategy for Ports,

which was held by Dalian Maritime University. Members of the

Surabaya Chapter are町ing to maintain the research atmosphere inheld by the National University of Singapore in the Furama

worldwide, which enables you to work together in the future."on encouraging students to study hard. The gathering was

The gathering was attended by over 40 fellowship students.

"CREATING A SYNERGY BETWEEN SEM紐心妃CONTAINERRiverview Hotel, Singapore, July 27-29, 2005. They are Capt. Fadjar

to come here to Mahno and study their chosen specialization. This

After the welcome remarks, Dr. Hara addressed the students

attended by researchers, and practitioners from more than 20、、International Conference on Transportation Logistics", which was"I have been involved with WMU activities for 10 years. Our

W MU, Dr. Nils Stormby, Honorary Consul General of Japan, andof Tokyo and the Society of Transportation & Logistics (STI) - China

opportunity to present their research paper on port logistics at theOn the other hand, Mr. Terashima stated his message as follows:

views pertaining to the living conditions and studies of the students.

Singapore and Tsinghua University, co-organized by the University

e would like to inform you that three members of thew
Indonesia Sasakawa Fellows, Surabaya Chapter, had antime about the multinational environment around you."is a good chance to open the door to the maritime community

The conference was initiated by the National University of

Adrian Syahminu『(Indonesia 2002)
Indonesia Port Corporation Ill

at WMU to further enhance your expertise and learn at the sameof the Philippines.

of Governors. In spite of their hectic schedule, the guests were able toopportunity afforded them and were looking forward to being able

student and gain knowledge about it、I further encourage all of you

to study hard and appreciate the opportunity given to you to study

Foundation gives fellowships to students who are young and niceDespite these misgivings participants were grateful for thereach of most of the countries.

"It reminds me of my own experience while studying abroad, tofind and understand the different cultures and customs of eachdone outside the hostel. The masters of ceremony were Ms.

simulation equipment for instructional purposes is well beyond theto get their governments to support their institutions in this regard.

form of integrated bridge systems and engine room monitoring

Smith Hostel, the official residence of the students of the World

University of Mercantile Marine, his wife Mrs. Masako Hara, and Mr.
Hiroshi Terashirna of the Ocean Policy Research Foundation (formerly

navigation training. This involves the use of computers in thecontrolEng『.Maria Teresa Daguio-Mamisao(Philippines 2006)
Maritime Industry Authorityof working in such an environment on board a ship, as a

Catherine Haizel(Ghana 2002)
Regional Maritime AcademyA

Social Gathering in the Henri k Smith Hostel

the maritime and transportation field, presenting the results at aninternational event, with the huge support from SOF.

The members of the Indonesia Sasakawa Fellows, Surabaya

Chapter, would like to express our greatest gratitude to SOF fortheir continuous support of our research activities, allowing us topresent the results at international conferences. We wish to

maintain this wonderful relationship in the future.

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 6oanswered by these excellent guides. The students gained a lot of
understanding into the lives of Samurai in traditional JapaneseTomoyuki Nakazono(Japan 2005)
Japan Coast Guard

culture, as well as life in general in those days.

In addition to provi出ng the students with new knowledge andn May 14, 2005, Sasakawa fellowship students from 2005

and 2006 had an invi埠tion from Dr. Nils Stormby, Honorary

Consul General of Japan in Malmo, to the'Samurai exhibition'
held at the Malmo Museum. The exhibits had been temporarily
offered by an individual person living near Malmo whocollected Japanese antiques as his hobby.

understanding of a foreign country, this visit offered the firstopportunity of the year for the Sasakawa fellowship students at

WMU to assemble and deepen their friendships with each other.

Lastly, by taking advantage of this opportunity, I, on behalf of all
the students, would like to express again our sincere gratitude to Dr.

Stormby for inviting us to such a wonderful event and for his kindconsideration to the Sasakawa fellowship students at WMU.

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 7

Regional'Train the Trainers" Course for Simulator Instructors in ACCRA, Ghana

technological background, as well as the "hands on" experiencesimulated activity. There were only two resource persons, one forthe engine room simulators and the other for the bridge, both ofwhom were from India. They took us through the IMO Modeltraining program for simulator instructors was organized by

the IMO under the auspices of the Ministry for Harbours andRailways of Ghana for the West African Sub-region in Accra, thecourses 1.22 and 2.07 on how to design, develop and run asocial gathering of the sasakawa students (frrst and secondAyear) was held last June 9, 2005 at the basement of the Henrik

Participants were very happy about receiving the knowledge andMaritime University (WMU), and at 1800 hours, picture-taking wasappreciated the work of the IMO Committee on Technical

Tomomi Okubo of Japan and Engr. Maria Teresa Daguio-Mamisao

most was how to transfer such immense knowledge to their

The visiting guests, Dr. Kiyoshi Hara, Professor emeritus of Kobe

simulator course successfully.

insight into the world of simulation as a training tool andcapital city, from June 6-10, 2005.
Participants were drawn mainly from the sub- region, but we had

Cooperation in this regard. However, the issue that bothered themregion,respective communities back home since the acquisition ofparticipants from as far south as Namibia also attending. Within themembers

came

from

Ghana,

Cameroon, Mauritania, and Senegal.

Ivory Coast,

Nigeria,

The 15 participants in total were lecturers from mainly engineeringand nautical backgrounds in their various maritime academies.

The course was to train and equip the instructors in modem

andcourse, were resource persons and lecturers of the academy.

equipment.

It

affordedtheparticipants

the

NB: Included in the group picture of participants, taken after theInternational Conference on Trans p ortation Logistics in Singa p ore

Santoso (MSA-91), Dothy (PM-2001), and Adrian Syahminur (SM-2002), representing all members of the Indonesia Sasakawa
Fellows, Surabaya Chapter.

Ship and Ocean Foundation) attended the 23rd Session of the Board
visit the hostel and meet the Sasakawa Fellows and exchange different

with a brief message, saying:

The WMU Student Council President, Mr. Angel Faris Lobaton IVof the Philippines offered a toast to open the evening's activities,

after which dinner was served. This gave the students theopportunity to talk with the guests and fellow students.

Also present at the said gathering, Professor T. Nakazawa of

his wife Mrs. Yukie Stormby gave messages which focused more

adjourned at 20:00.

Visit to the'Samurai exhi b ition'--- from Malmo

The exhibition showed items and tools related not only toSamurai, such as Japanese swords, suits of armor, and helmets,

but also to J apanese traditional culture, such as Noh masks,
statutes of Buddha, a complete tiered stand for displaying dolls,

Communications and Transportation Association (CCTA), andwhich is rare even among families in Japan, and surprisingly,

nations. The members of the Surabaya Chapter presented the paper:with Japanese garden-like scenery.

TERMINAL AND BANJARMASIN PORT FOR EXPORT/IMPORT

about the exhibition to all the students, after which they divided

varicolored carp in an artificial pond established in the Museum
At the beginning of the visit, Dr. Stormby personally talked

into three groups, each guided by a staff member capable of

CONTAINERS". Professor Akio Imai of KUMM and former WMU

Professor also attended the conference and chaired one session.

giving detailed explanations on the exhibits. During the visit, thecurious students asked many questions which were fully

The paper presented in Singapore was a development of aprevious research paper presented in Dalian, China, September
2004, at the International Conference on Logistics Strategy for Ports,

which was held by Dalian Maritime University. Members of the

Surabaya Chapter are町ing to maintain the research atmosphere inheld by the National University of Singapore in the Furama

worldwide, which enables you to work together in the future."on encouraging students to study hard. The gathering was

The gathering was attended by over 40 fellowship students.

"CREATING A SYNERGY BETWEEN SEM紐心妃CONTAINERRiverview Hotel, Singapore, July 27-29, 2005. They are Capt. Fadjar

to come here to Mahno and study their chosen specialization. This

After the welcome remarks, Dr. Hara addressed the students

attended by researchers, and practitioners from more than 20、、International Conference on Transportation Logistics", which was"I have been involved with WMU activities for 10 years. Our

W MU, Dr. Nils Stormby, Honorary Consul General of Japan, andof Tokyo and the Society of Transportation & Logistics (STI) - China

opportunity to present their research paper on port logistics at theOn the other hand, Mr. Terashima stated his message as follows:

views pertaining to the living conditions and studies of the students.

Singapore and Tsinghua University, co-organized by the University

e would like to inform you that three members of thew
Indonesia Sasakawa Fellows, Surabaya Chapter, had antime about the multinational environment around you."is a good chance to open the door to the maritime community

The conference was initiated by the National University of

Adrian Syahminu『(Indonesia 2002)
Indonesia Port Corporation Ill

at WMU to further enhance your expertise and learn at the sameof the Philippines.

of Governors. In spite of their hectic schedule, the guests were able toopportunity afforded them and were looking forward to being able

student and gain knowledge about it、I further encourage all of you

to study hard and appreciate the opportunity given to you to study

Foundation gives fellowships to students who are young and niceDespite these misgivings participants were grateful for thereach of most of the countries.

"It reminds me of my own experience while studying abroad, tofind and understand the different cultures and customs of eachdone outside the hostel. The masters of ceremony were Ms.

simulation equipment for instructional purposes is well beyond theto get their governments to support their institutions in this regard.

form of integrated bridge systems and engine room monitoring

Smith Hostel, the official residence of the students of the World

University of Mercantile Marine, his wife Mrs. Masako Hara, and Mr.
Hiroshi Terashirna of the Ocean Policy Research Foundation (formerly

navigation training. This involves the use of computers in thecontrolEng『.Maria Teresa Daguio-Mamisao(Philippines 2006)
Maritime Industry Authorityof working in such an environment on board a ship, as a

Catherine Haizel(Ghana 2002)
Regional Maritime AcademyA

Social Gathering in the Henri k Smith Hostel

the maritime and transportation field, presenting the results at aninternational event, with the huge support from SOF.

The members of the Indonesia Sasakawa Fellows, Surabaya

Chapter, would like to express our greatest gratitude to SOF fortheir continuous support of our research activities, allowing us topresent the results at international conferences. We wish to

maintain this wonderful relationship in the future.

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 6oanswered by these excellent guides. The students gained a lot of
understanding into the lives of Samurai in traditional JapaneseTomoyuki Nakazono(Japan 2005)
Japan Coast Guard

culture, as well as life in general in those days.

In addition to provi出ng the students with new knowledge andn May 14, 2005, Sasakawa fellowship students from 2005

and 2006 had an invi埠tion from Dr. Nils Stormby, Honorary

Consul General of Japan in Malmo, to the'Samurai exhibition'
held at the Malmo Museum. The exhibits had been temporarily
offered by an individual person living near Malmo whocollected Japanese antiques as his hobby.

understanding of a foreign country, this visit offered the firstopportunity of the year for the Sasakawa fellowship students at

WMU to assemble and deepen their friendships with each other.

Lastly, by taking advantage of this opportunity, I, on behalf of all
the students, would like to express again our sincere gratitude to Dr.

Stormby for inviting us to such a wonderful event and for his kindconsideration to the Sasakawa fellowship students at WMU.

Friends of WMU JAPAN I 7

NEWSLETTER

Congratulations on Your Promotions!

Recently, Mr. Sasakawa received a few letters from the Fellows shaガng their joy at being promoted.

Mr. Jer『y A. Nibre(Philippines 2003)

A

letter from Mr. Jerry
A. Nibre (Philippines 2003) informed us that he was appointed
Superintendent, Coast Guard School, Coast Guard Education
and Training Command. His responsibilities are mainly to train
new PCG recruits and other personnel to be skilled,
professional, and responsible coastguard members. This year,
the school conducted courses with 1,060 students for bothofficers and enlisted personnel to keep their coastguard attuned
with the needs of the心ian region. Mr. Nibre believes that it isimportant for the students to皿ly understand the enormity of
their responsibilities to earn the respect of the public.

Mr. Revaz Beridze(Georgia 2001)

A

Editor's Postscript

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the familiesof the victims of the terrorist attacks in London on July 7, 2005,
and subsequent attacks on July 21. We understand that thiskind of inhuman and destructive act can happen anywhere in
the world, and appropriate security measures against terrorism
have become more significant than ever, because only thesekinds of measures may minimize the risks of indiscriminate
acts of terrorism. Furthermore, we have learned many thingsfrom the response of the UK government. SOLAS XI-2 and the
ISPS Code require Contracting Governments to set three-tiered
security levels, and if my understanding is correct, the UK
government kept the lowest maritime security level after thelMs. Sand『a Rita Alnutt(Brazil 1999)

The world is a family, and all humankind are brothers and sisters.

Ms. Sandra
Rita Alnutt (Brazil 1999) has started to work at IMO, one ofthe very familiar international organizations for graduates of
WMU. Her new position is Technical Officer of Maritime
Safety Division. She mentioned that anyone would always
be welcome if they have any opportunities to visit London.

JAPAN
SEPTEMBER

We alway s welcome your contribution!

letter from Mr. Ravaz
Beridze (Georgia 2001) conveyed the message that he wasgiven a very important position from his government. By the
Decree of the President of Georgia, Mr. Mikheil Saakashvili, Mr.
Beridze was appointed Chairman of the Maritime Transport
Administration of Georgia. He feels that this is a great
opportunity for him to better promote the spirit of safer
shipping and cleaner seas which he acquired at WMU as oneof the Sasakawa Fellows, through the study and experiences in
the field of administrating maritime affairs.

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riends of

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yourarticles,essaysandphotosfortheNewsletter/website "Friends of WMU, Japan," on yourdaily activities, official occasions, sails/travels, gatheringsof fellows and family information, such as marriages orbirths. Since fellows are very much interested in theports and harbors of your countries, essays or reports on
your ports and harbors are always welcome. 150 words
for short essays, 250 words for a half page essay and
600 words for a whole page essay. Photos and essays
can be sent by mail to the address below or e-mail tothe secretariat at wmujapan@sof.or.jp

security incident happened. Actually, many people had doubts
about this decision, believing security levels should be raised
or lowered systematically. However, as a result of this calmand rational decision, the maritime sector was spared from
unnecessary economic pain, and the decision minimized thepleasure of the terrorists as well. We realize that increasing or
decreasing maritime security levels may have a politicalmessage, and this fact makes it quite difficult to put in practice
SOLAS XI-2 and the ISPS Code.
Naoto Nakagawa
Japan Ship Technology Research Association

Special lecture by Mr. Yohei Sasakawa at the IMO

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of The
Nippon Foundation, gave a special
lecture entitled, "Maritime Human
Resources Development and its Future"on June 21, at the IMO main
conference room, responding to therequest of Mr. Mitropoulos, Secretary­
General of the IMO.
At this special lecture, held during thesame term of the IMO Council (94thsession), Mr. Sasakawa addressed how
The Nippon Foundation has beentackling the promotion of capaciりbuilding in the international maritime
commun切and presented his two policy
proposals to more than 250 participants,
including the Council members.
The fo llowing is the text of thepresentation made by Mr. Sasakawa.

Distinguished delegates, ladies andgentlemen, I am happy to have thisopportunity to speak before you today. In
October last year, when Secretary-General
Mitropoulos visited Japan, he expressedinterest in the activities of The Nippon
Foundation, in particular, capacity building
and maintenance works in the Malacca
Straits. I'm honored that he gave me thisspecial opportunity to address you here
today.
The oceans benefit people in all countries.
The oceans are the "common heritage ofmankind." They are our common
property, our common responsibility.

This newsletter is published under a grant from The Nippon Foundation
to promote communication among the Sasakawa Fellows ofWMU (World Maritime University)and edited by the Ocean Policy Research Foundation in cooperation with Mr. Naoto Nakagawa...
Prof. Toshio Hikima, Ms. Masako B. Otsuka, Ms. Yasko Suzuki and Ms. Sue Jackson.

But today's oceans face uncountableproblems, maritime accidents, piracy andenvironmental pollution.

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2005

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa addressing the IMO Council
These are the problems that challenge not
only individual nations but also our global
society. In addition, disasters like therecent Sumatran earthquake and tsunami
revealed how difficult it is to coordinate
responses across national borders. Sadly,
UNCLOS' ideal of global coordination has
yet to be applied as a solution to theseissues.
In order to deal with these problems, weneed experienced and capable personnel.
Unfortunately, however, there is a lack oftrained personnel to effectively cope withthese challenges, especially on aninternational basis. Given this lack ofhuman resources, I decided to put serious
efforts into capacity building of humanresources for the international maritime
community.
Allow me to tell you some examples of the
programs the Nippon Foundation has
conducted so far to this end. Over theyears, our support for WMU has included

scholarships to over 300 students from 42
countries. Currently, 50 students receive
scholarships each year. But I do not thinkthat our offering of scholarships alone will
be enough.
After graduation, WMU fellows return totheir home country and sometimes theylose contact with alumni.
Ten years ago, the Nippon Foundation
established Friends of WMU Japan, an
alumni association with an aim to build aninternational network, connect WMU
fellows and enable them to share concerns
for ocean and maritime issues.
Whenever I make trips abroad, I spend asmuch time as possible with WMU alumni.
In Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, as
well as here in London, I always enjoy
meeting with these alumni, who areserving as diplomats, at the IMO, and inother important posts.
When I talk with them, I always feel the

Mr. Yohei Sasakawa was inaugurated Chairman of The Nippon Foundation on July 1, 2005.
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