Dr. Björn Kjerfve Appointed as WMU's new President
Dr. Kjerfve comes to WMU from Texas A&M
University, where he was Professor of
Oceanography and Geography and Dean of theCollege of Geosciences. There he recently
oversaw the US$115 million renovation of ascientific drilling ship (JOIDES Resolution),
which forms part of Texas A&M's multinational
Integrated Ocean Drilling Program.
Welcoming his appointment, which began inMay, Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, Chancellor of
WMU and IMO Secretary-General, said: "I am
pleased to welcome Dr Kjerfve on board andlook forward to working with him as the
University embarks on the next chapter of its
history. Dr. Kjerfve's long experience andexpertise in ocean sciences and the delivery ofhigh-quality tertiary education and research will

add considerable value to the reputation that WMU
has acquired as a globally-recognized centre of
excellence in the maritime field."
Before joining Texas A&M University, Dr. Kjerfve
was a tenured professor of marine and geologicalsciences at the University of South Carolina, where
he also served as the Director of the Marine Science
Program. Dr. Kjerfve also taught at the University ofSydney, Australia, from 1979-1980; at the
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil, from 19881989; and Göteborgs Universitet, Sweden, in 1996. Dr.
Kjerfve has maintained an active research presence,
obtaining research grants, building large research
programs, publishing books and peer-reviewed
journal articles, and mentoring PhD students.

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Susan Jackson
Associate Registrar, WMU
JUNE

Zhang Renping Elected Vice Chairof BLG Sub-committee

2009

Mr. Zhang Renping of China was elected Vice Chair for 2010 at the 13th session of
the Sub-Committee on Bulk, Liquids and Gases (BLG) of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), held in London March 2-6, 2009.
Mr. Zhang has worked in the Maritime Section of the Chinese Embassy in the UK
since 2005, responsible for IMO matters in respect to Assembly, Marine Environment
Protection Committee, London Convention and Protocol. Mr. Zhang is also
responsible for matters concerning International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds.
Mr. Zhang studied maritime education and training (MET) master programme at
the World Maritime University in 1997 under the sponsorship of a Sasakawa
Fellowship. Mr. Zhang worked for Dalian Maritime University of China before
joining the Chinese Embassy in the UK.

Let us celebrate our new family member!
Luciola Almeida (Brazil, 2006)

We are pleased to let our friends of WMU know about the birth of our son, Ricardo,
on January 18th in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, where we are now living.
Ricardo has brought more joy to our lives than we could ever imagine so we areboth absolutely in love with him.
He is doing excellently. He smiles a lot, is healthy, and always surprises his doctor
by being quite strong for his age. We believe that one of the reasons for his good
health is the fact that we are by the Caribbean Sea, where we have sun shine and sea
breezes all year round.
Being the son of a Brazilian mom and a Colombian dad, he is international from the
beginning, but we intend to go further by celebrating his baptism in Brazil and taking
him along with us to other countries in order to foster his curiosity about the world.

Editor’s Postscript
At the beginning of the 2009 school year, it was decided that the
Marine Technical College (MTC), the national maritime institutewhere I teach, will conduct official courses in Manila for Filipino
crews who will board Japanese ships. The Filipino contribution
to say Japanese maritime fleet is enormous, and it is not difficult
to say that without them there would be no maritime trade inJapan. Having lectures in Manila is far more effective forJapanese maritime companies than inviting them over to Japan
during their vacation.

The role of educational institutions has evolved over time, somuch so that even a national educational institution can fail toensure its own budgetary needs if it’s not sensitive to changing
social needs and the improvement of services. Given theinternational nature of our students, it is clear thatinternationalization of the teaching staff is a major issue forJapan's maritime educational institutions in the future.

Mr. Masanori Yoshida, Mr. Kentaro Furuya,
Friends of WMU, Japan Secretariat

Toshio Hikima
Marine Technical College

Dress in Formal, but Frank AtmosphereF

Kyaw Zeya (Myanmar, 1996)

rom 1989 to 2009, the total number of Myanmar
Sasakawa Fellows has risen to 24. Of these, 3 Fellows arestill studying at WMU, 10 have retired from Government
service and are working abroad, and the rest are working at the
Ministry of Transport in Myanmar, contributing their efforts torelevant maritime sectors. Since the first meeting in 2003, these
14 Myanmar Sasakawa Fellows were lucky to have a pleasantmeeting with Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, the chairman of The Nippon
Foundation, on February 7th, 2009, during his stay in Myanmar.
Filled with excitement and anticipation, we gathered at thelobby of Traders Hotel at 19:30 that day. All of a sudden, wewere surprised to see Mr. Sasakawa, wearing a traditional
Myanmar suit, looking very pleasant and smart.
Upon his kind invitation to join him for dinner that night, we
all enjoyed the wonderful food as well as the nice conversation.
Captain Soe Lwin, the first Sasakawa Fellow from Myanmar,
expressed his deepest thanks to Mr. Sasakawa on behalf of all
Myanmar Fellows, stating that we are all doing our best to
provide the invaluable knowledge and experience we've
received to our respective maritime sectors effectively, and to
do whatever good we can for maritime development in any
sector.
Actually, we were all wearing the formal Myanmar suit, but
the conversation all through dinner was fun, frank and informal.

My soul, too, was filled with good feelings reflecting thefriendly and frank atmosphere. I felt a great sense of gratitude
to this great person for his efforts to fulfill Myanmar's need toharness marine resources. Mr. Sasakawa’s contribution will not
only benefit Myanmar’s maritime sector but will help develop
the country as well.
Our meeting came to an end at about 22:00. We concluded it
by giving our best regards to Mr. Sasakawa and hoping that wewould have the chance to meet him again in the future.

Ban gladesh

Building a Solid Foundation for our network-Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives-

Port Klang

Th ailan dMumbaiUlanbaatar

Further Broadening Exchanges with the Sasakawa Fellows
Nobuyuki Tanaka
Director, Shipbuilding Division,
JETRO Singapore（return to Japan in March 2009）

Sr i Lan ka

Maldives
Friends of WMU, Japan Secretariat
Ocean Policy Research Foundation

Following the successful WMU Sasakawa Fellow Network Meeting in theSoutheast Asian Region in February, 2009, we, OPRF, felt the need toorganize another Network Meeting in the South Asian Region to
encourage greater networking. Eiji Sakai and Shinichi Ichikawa, staff
members of the Friends of WMU, Japan Secretariat, were sent to Asian
countries from March 11 to 19 to meet with the Fellows and learn about
their activities since graduation. Finding out how much the Internet was
being used and how newsletters were delivered was important
homework for arranging the forthcoming regional network meeting.
On March 11, we made an overnight stop in Bangkok where we werewelcomed by 8 Thai Sasakawa Fellows. We enjoyed catching up. It wasanother of those occasions when we felt the importance ofcommunication as the basis for networking.
The next day, we met with 4 Sasakawa Fellows residing in Dhaka,Bangladesh. We had not met them before, but we were overwhelmed bytheir heartwarming hospitality.
On March 13, we arrived in Chittagong and were met again by 4
Sasakawa Fellows, all working in maritime-related fields. They had
arranged a very exciting field tour for us starting with the Chittagong Ship
Breaking Yards, Chittagong Port, and the Chittagong Dry Dock, as well asa special tour of the ship, M.T. Banglar Shourabh.
Two days later, we arrived in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, where
the South Asian Networking Meeting is to take place. We were met by 4
Sri Lankan Fellows and sat down to discuss the forthcoming meeting.
While there are 7 Sasakawa Fellows in Sri Lanka, 3 are now living
overseas. We hope very much they can participate in the network
meeting scheduled next year.
On March 17, we landed in the Maldives. Mr. Naeem (2003) and hiscolleague met us at the airport and took us promptly to meet his boss,
Mr. Imad, the Managing Director of the Maldives Port Authority, torequest his cooperation for the networking meeting. Mr. Imad actually
graduated from WMU in 1997. Another WMU graduate, Mr. Hilmy in2005, was also working at the Port Authority. We were impressed again
with the breadth and depth of the WMU network.
Until our visit, some of the Sasakawa Fellows from the same country
had not met each other. Our visit created a new network between them,an important step towards expanding exchange. For the future, a solid
network foundation will be built by increasing communication among theFellows within the same country, by publishing Fellow news on thewebsite, providing maritime information through newsletters as well as
encouraging Fellows to send their news. Encouraging greater face-to-facecommunication will certainly enhance the effectiveness of networking.
Every year around 25 Sasakawa Fellows graduate from WMU andreturn to their countries. Encouraging exchange and communication
among the growing number of Fellows must certainly be the key tobuilding a future network. The issue should definitely be discussed at theSouth Asian Networking Meeting scheduled next year.

Friends of WMU JAPANHa Long Shipyard

2

BangkokDhaka

The JETRO Singapore Center Ship-Building Division is comanaged by the Cooperative Association of Japan
Shipbuilders and supported by The Nippon Foundation.
The scope of its activities covers mainly Southeast andSouth Asia. Fortunately for me there are many active
Sasakawa fellows in the region, who, during my three-yearresidency, have been enormously helpful in assisting me in
my JETRO studies.
In my last report (No. 19, June 2007) I covered many
activities carried out in Indonesia, Thailand, India, Sri
Lanka, Vietnam and the Philippines. This time I will follow
up by making note of the recent exchanges with theFellows.
My visit to Bangladesh took place in May, 2007. With
little information about the country itself or the maritime
organization, I feared it would be difficult to find a contact
person. Luckily, however, I was soon to find out there wasa well-established and strong network of Sasakawa Fellows
and WMU there, since Bangladesh has a highly developed
inland waterway and since most of the domestic ships
were constructed in the country. Once I found a contact
person it was easy for me to find my way to the Ministry ofTransport, shipyards and port facilities and expand the
network.
In September I was in Malaysia where a Sasakawa
Fellow who had been in the employ of the Port Authority
used his connections to take me to the Ministry ofTransportation and shipyards. His experience in developinga shipyard development plan in the port area under his
responsibility while at the Port Authority was a source of
useful information and made my visit very meaningful.
In India, a vast sub-continent where local governance
was well developed, I needed to have a contact for every
region. It was March, 2008 when I visited Visakhapatnamin the middle of the Eastern coast of India. There, ourSasakawa Fellow worked in the Maritime Bureau and hisstrong connections with local shipyards and maritime
operators was an enormous help in getting me theinterviews in the maritime field.
My visit to Cambodia took place in April. I was
pleasantly surprised to see how powerful a network can bewhen the Sasakawa Fellow at the Merchant Marine
Department introduced me to relevant persons in his own
Department, the Bureau of Ports and the Bureau of Inland
Waterways with a single telephone call.
While Mongolia is an inland country, it has a Mongolia
Ship Registry in Singapore and a newly established(September, 2007) Mongolia Maritime Administration within
the Ministry of Road, Transport and Tourism, mainly under
the leadership of a Sasakawa Fellow, indicating theimportance placed on maritime policy by the government.
I visited Ulaanbaatar in September, 2007, on the occasionof the first anniversary of the establishment of the
Administration. With the help of Sasakawa fellow active in
the Administration, I was able to observe the many aspectsof their successful activities.
In Myanmar where communication using telephonelines, etc., is prone to interruption, it was vital to establish
contacts through Sasakawa Fellows. With their cooperation
I was able in December to visit the Ministry ofTransportation, Myanma Shipyard and Myanmar Maritime
University.
During my second visit to Mumbai, Hanoi, Colombo, etc,
my friendships with Fellows became stronger.
This report only covers a few of the many times I
received help from the Fellows in my extremely
meaningful three years of residency. I note with deep
respect how the Fellows are pulling their weight in theirrespective important positions in government institutions.
Lastly, I would like to express my profound gratitude forthe generous support given to me by Sasakawa Fellows,
The Nippon Foundation and the OPRF.

Chittagong

Malé

Phnom Penh

Chittagong

Phnom Penh

Vishakhapatnam
Friends of WMU JAPANDhaka

YangonColombo3

Ban gladesh

Building a Solid Foundation for our network-Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives-

Port Klang

Th ailan dMumbaiUlanbaatar

Further Broadening Exchanges with the Sasakawa Fellows
Nobuyuki Tanaka
Director, Shipbuilding Division,
JETRO Singapore（return to Japan in March 2009）

Sr i Lan ka

Maldives
Friends of WMU, Japan Secretariat
Ocean Policy Research Foundation

Following the successful WMU Sasakawa Fellow Network Meeting in theSoutheast Asian Region in February, 2009, we, OPRF, felt the need toorganize another Network Meeting in the South Asian Region to
encourage greater networking. Eiji Sakai and Shinichi Ichikawa, staff
members of the Friends of WMU, Japan Secretariat, were sent to Asian
countries from March 11 to 19 to meet with the Fellows and learn about
their activities since graduation. Finding out how much the Internet was
being used and how newsletters were delivered was important
homework for arranging the forthcoming regional network meeting.
On March 11, we made an overnight stop in Bangkok where we werewelcomed by 8 Thai Sasakawa Fellows. We enjoyed catching up. It wasanother of those occasions when we felt the importance ofcommunication as the basis for networking.
The next day, we met with 4 Sasakawa Fellows residing in Dhaka,Bangladesh. We had not met them before, but we were overwhelmed bytheir heartwarming hospitality.
On March 13, we arrived in Chittagong and were met again by 4
Sasakawa Fellows, all working in maritime-related fields. They had
arranged a very exciting field tour for us starting with the Chittagong Ship
Breaking Yards, Chittagong Port, and the Chittagong Dry Dock, as well asa special tour of the ship, M.T. Banglar Shourabh.
Two days later, we arrived in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, where
the South Asian Networking Meeting is to take place. We were met by 4
Sri Lankan Fellows and sat down to discuss the forthcoming meeting.
While there are 7 Sasakawa Fellows in Sri Lanka, 3 are now living
overseas. We hope very much they can participate in the network
meeting scheduled next year.
On March 17, we landed in the Maldives. Mr. Naeem (2003) and hiscolleague met us at the airport and took us promptly to meet his boss,
Mr. Imad, the Managing Director of the Maldives Port Authority, torequest his cooperation for the networking meeting. Mr. Imad actually
graduated from WMU in 1997. Another WMU graduate, Mr. Hilmy in2005, was also working at the Port Authority. We were impressed again
with the breadth and depth of the WMU network.
Until our visit, some of the Sasakawa Fellows from the same country
had not met each other. Our visit created a new network between them,an important step towards expanding exchange. For the future, a solid
network foundation will be built by increasing communication among theFellows within the same country, by publishing Fellow news on thewebsite, providing maritime information through newsletters as well as
encouraging Fellows to send their news. Encouraging greater face-to-facecommunication will certainly enhance the effectiveness of networking.
Every year around 25 Sasakawa Fellows graduate from WMU andreturn to their countries. Encouraging exchange and communication
among the growing number of Fellows must certainly be the key tobuilding a future network. The issue should definitely be discussed at theSouth Asian Networking Meeting scheduled next year.

Friends of WMU JAPANHa Long Shipyard

2

BangkokDhaka

The JETRO Singapore Center Ship-Building Division is comanaged by the Cooperative Association of Japan
Shipbuilders and supported by The Nippon Foundation.
The scope of its activities covers mainly Southeast andSouth Asia. Fortunately for me there are many active
Sasakawa fellows in the region, who, during my three-yearresidency, have been enormously helpful in assisting me in
my JETRO studies.
In my last report (No. 19, June 2007) I covered many
activities carried out in Indonesia, Thailand, India, Sri
Lanka, Vietnam and the Philippines. This time I will follow
up by making note of the recent exchanges with theFellows.
My visit to Bangladesh took place in May, 2007. With
little information about the country itself or the maritime
organization, I feared it would be difficult to find a contact
person. Luckily, however, I was soon to find out there wasa well-established and strong network of Sasakawa Fellows
and WMU there, since Bangladesh has a highly developed
inland waterway and since most of the domestic ships
were constructed in the country. Once I found a contact
person it was easy for me to find my way to the Ministry ofTransport, shipyards and port facilities and expand the
network.
In September I was in Malaysia where a Sasakawa
Fellow who had been in the employ of the Port Authority
used his connections to take me to the Ministry ofTransportation and shipyards. His experience in developinga shipyard development plan in the port area under his
responsibility while at the Port Authority was a source of
useful information and made my visit very meaningful.
In India, a vast sub-continent where local governance
was well developed, I needed to have a contact for every
region. It was March, 2008 when I visited Visakhapatnamin the middle of the Eastern coast of India. There, ourSasakawa Fellow worked in the Maritime Bureau and hisstrong connections with local shipyards and maritime
operators was an enormous help in getting me theinterviews in the maritime field.
My visit to Cambodia took place in April. I was
pleasantly surprised to see how powerful a network can bewhen the Sasakawa Fellow at the Merchant Marine
Department introduced me to relevant persons in his own
Department, the Bureau of Ports and the Bureau of Inland
Waterways with a single telephone call.
While Mongolia is an inland country, it has a Mongolia
Ship Registry in Singapore and a newly established(September, 2007) Mongolia Maritime Administration within
the Ministry of Road, Transport and Tourism, mainly under
the leadership of a Sasakawa Fellow, indicating theimportance placed on maritime policy by the government.
I visited Ulaanbaatar in September, 2007, on the occasionof the first anniversary of the establishment of the
Administration. With the help of Sasakawa fellow active in
the Administration, I was able to observe the many aspectsof their successful activities.
In Myanmar where communication using telephonelines, etc., is prone to interruption, it was vital to establish
contacts through Sasakawa Fellows. With their cooperation
I was able in December to visit the Ministry ofTransportation, Myanma Shipyard and Myanmar Maritime
University.
During my second visit to Mumbai, Hanoi, Colombo, etc,
my friendships with Fellows became stronger.
This report only covers a few of the many times I
received help from the Fellows in my extremely
meaningful three years of residency. I note with deep
respect how the Fellows are pulling their weight in theirrespective important positions in government institutions.
Lastly, I would like to express my profound gratitude forthe generous support given to me by Sasakawa Fellows,
The Nippon Foundation and the OPRF.

Chittagong

Malé

Phnom Penh

Chittagong

Phnom Penh

Vishakhapatnam
Friends of WMU JAPANDhaka

YangonColombo3

CONFERENCE ON MARITIME MATTERS IN THE 21ST CENTURYat Cardiff University

Technical & Intellectual Contributions
to the World Maritime Industry from Asia--- ASEF is Willing to Take the Lead --Yasushi KAJITSUKA
International Strategies Team Leader
Japan Ship Technology Research Association

What is ASEF?

In recent years, maritime regulations have been continuously
reviewed at IMO to enhance maritime safety and protect the marine
environment, and there have been many instances where
shipbuilding expertise can contribute to such rule-making processes.
Based on the common understanding that since Asia is the world’s
center of shipbuilding it has a lot to contribute to such discussions,
the Asian Shipbuilding Experts' Forum for International Maritime
Technical Initiative (ASEF) was established in 2007.
The ultimate goal of ASEF is to promote maritime safety and marine
environment conservation by pursuing the following goals:- Establish clear channels of communication and engage indialogue concerning common matters related to international
technical regulations and international standards;- Enhance mutual understanding among shipbuilding engineers
throughout Asia;- Contribute to IMO works by providing relevant opinions.
The first session of ASEF was held at the Museum of Maritime
Science, Tokyo, Japan, from November 15 to 16, 2007. The firstsession of ASEF was reported in the 22nd issue of the Friends of
WMU Japan Newsletter.

2nd Session of ASEF::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

From November 12 to 13, 2008, the second session of ASEF was heldat Cangwon Exhibition Convention Center (CECO), Korea. The
forum was organized by The Korea Shipbuilders' Association(KOSHIPA) and advocated by China Association of the National
Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) and the Shipbuilders' Association ofJapan (SAJ). The Japan Ship Technology Research Association served
as the secretariat of the ASEF. As a secretariat member, I would like togive a brief overview of the results of the second ASEF.
The session was attended by 181 experts from China, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri
Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. We discussed international
standards for the security of ships and marine environmental
protection. There were five specific topics: 1) Goal-based Standard(GBS), 2) Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC), 3)
Air pollution, Greenhouse Gases and Ship Recycling, 4) Ballast
Water Management, and 5) Development of ASEF.

GBS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Regarding the new IMO plan, GBS, the report of a pilot panel on the
GBS III verification process for MSC was revealed. During thediscussion, some issues which could impact the shipbuilding
industry, such as net scantling and intellectual property rights (IPR),
were identified. It was also emphasized that Asian shipbuilders
should offer their opinions to IMO more strongly.

PSPC::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

A lot of suggestions were introduced based on the preparation forand appreciation of PSPC for dedicated seawater ballast tanks. A strict
method was also revealed for a new salinity measurement system. In
addition, Corrosion Resistant steel for COT of Crude Oil Tankers was
mentioned as a beneficial method for the shipbuilding industry.
Participants shared the view that they should cooporate with eachother to deal with corrosion issues.

methods of compiling technical documents for obtaining
emission certification were introduced and analyzed in detail.

GHG::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Regarding greenhouse gas emission from ships, all participants
shared the view that the reduction of these emissions from ships isimportant and that improving ship energy efficiency is vital. Also, atechnical discussion on the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) at
IMO was reviewed. From the floor, it was suggested that the
shipbuilding industry in Asia can contribute greatly to the IMO works
on EEDI by conducting a trial use of the draft Energy Efficiency
Design Index guidelines developed by IMO.

Ship Recycling::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::The requirements of the IMO Ship Recycling Convention were
illustrated in depth. What caught the participants' attention was how
to develop inventory for existing ships. Some were concerned that
this might be impossible because of a lack of information. Therefore,
the necessity of early preparation was emphasized and recognized.

Ballast Water Management::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::The regulations of the Ballast Water Management Convention and theprocedures for approval of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS)
were explained, and then the participants were informed of thecurrent developments in BWTS, including the technology for ballast
water treatment. The discussion covered a number of issues withregards to BWTS, such as the difficulty of installing BWTS on ships
and the effects of chemicals used in BWTS. Participants were
especially interested in the time needed to complete ballast water
treatment and the necessity of special training to operate BWTS.

Development of ASEF::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::As mentioned before, the ultimate goal of ASEF is to promote
maritime safety and marine environment conservation. To achievethis, the idea had been considered that ASEF would pursue
consultative status at IMO and join discussions to contribute to therule-making by providing relevant expertise on shipbuilding. At thissession, it was officially agreed upon that ASEF should aim at
obtaining NGO status at IMO and start the process for that purpose.
China kindly extended an offer to hold the third ASEF in 2009 in
China. This offer was welcomed and appreciated unanimously.

Message to Friends of WMU::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

It's been my pleasure to give you an overview on what ASEF is, what
its purposes are, and the results of the second session. I hope thatASEF will be a precious platform for people who are interested in
shipbuilding to develop networks, deepen mutual understanding,
and work together to contribute to the sound development of thewhole maritime industry. I believe ASEF has huge potential.
However, there are many things to be done for ASEF to take off well.
You, friends of WMU, have wonderful networks and experiences
which can promote collaboration based on common goals. I lookforward to seeing you and working together, hopefully at ASEF.

Air Pollution::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

It was agreed among participants that complying with the new
regulations in the amendment of the MARPOL Annex VI was anurgent task for the shipbuilding industry. In the discussion, two
Friends of WMU JAPAN4

Johnnie Agustard Borland (Belize, 2007)

I was very surprised when I got an email from Dr. Victor Gekara
inviting me to write a paper on maritime security, with thepossibility of presenting it at Cardiff University. Dr. Gekara
explained that this was to be the 1st SIRC-Nippon fellow
Conference on Maritime Matters in the 21st Century. Seeing that it
would be a great opportunity as a Nippon fellow to reunite withother fellows and also to write an academic paper, which I hadn't
done since WMU, I readily accepted the offer.
So it was back to the library and the internet to research andwrite. Thank goodness I was very familiar with the subject matterof maritime security, as this is something I live every day. I
submitted my abstract on schedule and got some positive
feedback. This was the end of September and the paper andpower point were due in November. I must admit that it wasquite a challenge despite my intimacy with the subject. Dr.
Gekara kept me on schedule with his constant reminders, andjust like at WMU it was submitted right on schedule.
Things began to get a little complicated when it was time tocoordinate the flight arrangements, which were going to paid forby us but reimbursed by the SIRC. The tickets turned out to bevery expensive due to the high cost of fuel at that time. The folks
at SIRC did not understand that all flights to the UK had to berouted through the US. There were no direct flights from Belize
to the UK. I finally got a cheaper ticket from Belize City via
Houston to London. I was told to take the train from London to
Cardiff as this would reduce the cost immensely.
After a long delay in Houston and an eight-and-a-half-hour
flight we finally arrived in London. Everything was going likeclockwork, and in no time I was out of Heathrow and on the bus
to Cardiff. I wasn't too bothered by the cold, mid-January
temperatures, as I'd already gotten used to that in my 18-month
stint in Malmö. The bus was less comfortable than the plane, andit was good to be in Cardiff after a four-hour cramped ride. I
called the folks at the SIRC from the bus station, and they told me
to take a taxi to the hotel and get some rest, as I was a day early.
Cardiff was very beautiful despite the time of year. It kind ofreminded me of Malmö. The Holland House Hotel was exquisite.
I thought they must be paying a fortune for this. I settled inquickly and found the gym which is always my favourite spot inany place. Later in the afternoon I wandered around the streets of
Cardiff in search of a little excitement and found plenty. I kept onthinking how different it was from when I was there eighteen
years earlier as an army officer, training on the wet and miserable
slopes of the Breckon Beacons.
Ben, my classmate from WMU, arrived the next day, and it
sure was good to see him again. We talked for a long time about
our families and friends and the good times we had at WMU. I
knew he'd been married and had a child from reading the
Friends of WMU, Japan Newsletter. I also updated him on mygrowing family, which had expanded since I left WMU. I also
asked about my other friends from Vietnam, especially Khoi.
We took a taxi to Cardiff University the next morning andFriends of WMU JAPANfrom left: Johnnie Agustard Borland (Belize, 2007), Jabeth Jepath A.
Dacanay (Philippines, 2003), Ben Dang Nguyen (Vietnam, 2007), Mohab.
Mohamoud Abou-Elkawan (Egypt, 2003), Conghua Xue (China, 2003)

arrived there in good spirits. The place was already buzzing withpeople, and we quickly got acquainted with the key personalities
that had made this event possible. I immediately realized that thiswas a prestigious university, and the caliber of students here wasformidable. In fact, it was a little intimidating, but I knew we had
no choice but to press on with the task at hand. The conference
was attended by all sorts of people from the shipping industry,
seafarers, scholars, IMO, and professors. I clearly recalled the firstpresentation by Ms. Momoko Kitada of Japan on “maintaining
women seafarers' gender identities,” and I knew she was going
to be a hard act to follow. The audience was asking some toughquestions and that added to the excitement.
Then, just like that, Ben was saying thanks, and it was my turnto be in the spotlight. I started off well but halfway throughembarrassed myself with the remote control. I kind of lost it but
quickly recovered and continued the presentation. From thereaction of the audience I knew I would be in for a tough time
when it came time for questions. My subject was very
controversial, especially when it came to addressing the issues ofterrorism. I was merely laying out the facts based on what I knew
from experience and the situation we faced from day to day.
Drug trafficking was also hot topic, but I was only focusing on
the Caribbean and Central America. I took a mauling but got outof there in one piece. In the end we were all friends trying to finda common solution to the challenges we faced in the maritime
domain.
I returned to my country feeling very satisfied and grateful forthe opportunity to travel to Cardiff and present a paper in front ofan educated, experienced and spectacular audience. None of thiswould have been at all possible had I not been a Nippon fellow.
I realized that the fellowship developed at WMU and the ties weshared as fellows and friends was powerful enough to bind us
together for a very long time. The new fellows I met at Cardiff
were like family. They were very warm and welcoming, which istestament to brotherhood created by The Nippon Foundation.
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CONFERENCE ON MARITIME MATTERS IN THE 21ST CENTURYat Cardiff University

Technical & Intellectual Contributions
to the World Maritime Industry from Asia--- ASEF is Willing to Take the Lead --Yasushi KAJITSUKA
International Strategies Team Leader
Japan Ship Technology Research Association

What is ASEF?

In recent years, maritime regulations have been continuously
reviewed at IMO to enhance maritime safety and protect the marine
environment, and there have been many instances where
shipbuilding expertise can contribute to such rule-making processes.
Based on the common understanding that since Asia is the world’s
center of shipbuilding it has a lot to contribute to such discussions,
the Asian Shipbuilding Experts' Forum for International Maritime
Technical Initiative (ASEF) was established in 2007.
The ultimate goal of ASEF is to promote maritime safety and marine
environment conservation by pursuing the following goals:- Establish clear channels of communication and engage indialogue concerning common matters related to international
technical regulations and international standards;- Enhance mutual understanding among shipbuilding engineers
throughout Asia;- Contribute to IMO works by providing relevant opinions.
The first session of ASEF was held at the Museum of Maritime
Science, Tokyo, Japan, from November 15 to 16, 2007. The firstsession of ASEF was reported in the 22nd issue of the Friends of
WMU Japan Newsletter.

2nd Session of ASEF::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

From November 12 to 13, 2008, the second session of ASEF was heldat Cangwon Exhibition Convention Center (CECO), Korea. The
forum was organized by The Korea Shipbuilders' Association(KOSHIPA) and advocated by China Association of the National
Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) and the Shipbuilders' Association ofJapan (SAJ). The Japan Ship Technology Research Association served
as the secretariat of the ASEF. As a secretariat member, I would like togive a brief overview of the results of the second ASEF.
The session was attended by 181 experts from China, India,
Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri
Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. We discussed international
standards for the security of ships and marine environmental
protection. There were five specific topics: 1) Goal-based Standard(GBS), 2) Performance Standard for Protective Coatings (PSPC), 3)
Air pollution, Greenhouse Gases and Ship Recycling, 4) Ballast
Water Management, and 5) Development of ASEF.

GBS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Regarding the new IMO plan, GBS, the report of a pilot panel on the
GBS III verification process for MSC was revealed. During thediscussion, some issues which could impact the shipbuilding
industry, such as net scantling and intellectual property rights (IPR),
were identified. It was also emphasized that Asian shipbuilders
should offer their opinions to IMO more strongly.

PSPC::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

A lot of suggestions were introduced based on the preparation forand appreciation of PSPC for dedicated seawater ballast tanks. A strict
method was also revealed for a new salinity measurement system. In
addition, Corrosion Resistant steel for COT of Crude Oil Tankers was
mentioned as a beneficial method for the shipbuilding industry.
Participants shared the view that they should cooporate with eachother to deal with corrosion issues.

methods of compiling technical documents for obtaining
emission certification were introduced and analyzed in detail.

GHG::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Regarding greenhouse gas emission from ships, all participants
shared the view that the reduction of these emissions from ships isimportant and that improving ship energy efficiency is vital. Also, atechnical discussion on the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) at
IMO was reviewed. From the floor, it was suggested that the
shipbuilding industry in Asia can contribute greatly to the IMO works
on EEDI by conducting a trial use of the draft Energy Efficiency
Design Index guidelines developed by IMO.

Ship Recycling::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::The requirements of the IMO Ship Recycling Convention were
illustrated in depth. What caught the participants' attention was how
to develop inventory for existing ships. Some were concerned that
this might be impossible because of a lack of information. Therefore,
the necessity of early preparation was emphasized and recognized.

Ballast Water Management::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::The regulations of the Ballast Water Management Convention and theprocedures for approval of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (BWTS)
were explained, and then the participants were informed of thecurrent developments in BWTS, including the technology for ballast
water treatment. The discussion covered a number of issues withregards to BWTS, such as the difficulty of installing BWTS on ships
and the effects of chemicals used in BWTS. Participants were
especially interested in the time needed to complete ballast water
treatment and the necessity of special training to operate BWTS.

Development of ASEF::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::As mentioned before, the ultimate goal of ASEF is to promote
maritime safety and marine environment conservation. To achievethis, the idea had been considered that ASEF would pursue
consultative status at IMO and join discussions to contribute to therule-making by providing relevant expertise on shipbuilding. At thissession, it was officially agreed upon that ASEF should aim at
obtaining NGO status at IMO and start the process for that purpose.
China kindly extended an offer to hold the third ASEF in 2009 in
China. This offer was welcomed and appreciated unanimously.

Message to Friends of WMU::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

It's been my pleasure to give you an overview on what ASEF is, what
its purposes are, and the results of the second session. I hope thatASEF will be a precious platform for people who are interested in
shipbuilding to develop networks, deepen mutual understanding,
and work together to contribute to the sound development of thewhole maritime industry. I believe ASEF has huge potential.
However, there are many things to be done for ASEF to take off well.
You, friends of WMU, have wonderful networks and experiences
which can promote collaboration based on common goals. I lookforward to seeing you and working together, hopefully at ASEF.

Air Pollution::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

It was agreed among participants that complying with the new
regulations in the amendment of the MARPOL Annex VI was anurgent task for the shipbuilding industry. In the discussion, two
Friends of WMU JAPAN4

Johnnie Agustard Borland (Belize, 2007)

I was very surprised when I got an email from Dr. Victor Gekara
inviting me to write a paper on maritime security, with thepossibility of presenting it at Cardiff University. Dr. Gekara
explained that this was to be the 1st SIRC-Nippon fellow
Conference on Maritime Matters in the 21st Century. Seeing that it
would be a great opportunity as a Nippon fellow to reunite withother fellows and also to write an academic paper, which I hadn't
done since WMU, I readily accepted the offer.
So it was back to the library and the internet to research andwrite. Thank goodness I was very familiar with the subject matterof maritime security, as this is something I live every day. I
submitted my abstract on schedule and got some positive
feedback. This was the end of September and the paper andpower point were due in November. I must admit that it wasquite a challenge despite my intimacy with the subject. Dr.
Gekara kept me on schedule with his constant reminders, andjust like at WMU it was submitted right on schedule.
Things began to get a little complicated when it was time tocoordinate the flight arrangements, which were going to paid forby us but reimbursed by the SIRC. The tickets turned out to bevery expensive due to the high cost of fuel at that time. The folks
at SIRC did not understand that all flights to the UK had to berouted through the US. There were no direct flights from Belize
to the UK. I finally got a cheaper ticket from Belize City via
Houston to London. I was told to take the train from London to
Cardiff as this would reduce the cost immensely.
After a long delay in Houston and an eight-and-a-half-hour
flight we finally arrived in London. Everything was going likeclockwork, and in no time I was out of Heathrow and on the bus
to Cardiff. I wasn't too bothered by the cold, mid-January
temperatures, as I'd already gotten used to that in my 18-month
stint in Malmö. The bus was less comfortable than the plane, andit was good to be in Cardiff after a four-hour cramped ride. I
called the folks at the SIRC from the bus station, and they told me
to take a taxi to the hotel and get some rest, as I was a day early.
Cardiff was very beautiful despite the time of year. It kind ofreminded me of Malmö. The Holland House Hotel was exquisite.
I thought they must be paying a fortune for this. I settled inquickly and found the gym which is always my favourite spot inany place. Later in the afternoon I wandered around the streets of
Cardiff in search of a little excitement and found plenty. I kept onthinking how different it was from when I was there eighteen
years earlier as an army officer, training on the wet and miserable
slopes of the Breckon Beacons.
Ben, my classmate from WMU, arrived the next day, and it
sure was good to see him again. We talked for a long time about
our families and friends and the good times we had at WMU. I
knew he'd been married and had a child from reading the
Friends of WMU, Japan Newsletter. I also updated him on mygrowing family, which had expanded since I left WMU. I also
asked about my other friends from Vietnam, especially Khoi.
We took a taxi to Cardiff University the next morning andFriends of WMU JAPANfrom left: Johnnie Agustard Borland (Belize, 2007), Jabeth Jepath A.
Dacanay (Philippines, 2003), Ben Dang Nguyen (Vietnam, 2007), Mohab.
Mohamoud Abou-Elkawan (Egypt, 2003), Conghua Xue (China, 2003)

arrived there in good spirits. The place was already buzzing withpeople, and we quickly got acquainted with the key personalities
that had made this event possible. I immediately realized that thiswas a prestigious university, and the caliber of students here wasformidable. In fact, it was a little intimidating, but I knew we had
no choice but to press on with the task at hand. The conference
was attended by all sorts of people from the shipping industry,
seafarers, scholars, IMO, and professors. I clearly recalled the firstpresentation by Ms. Momoko Kitada of Japan on “maintaining
women seafarers' gender identities,” and I knew she was going
to be a hard act to follow. The audience was asking some toughquestions and that added to the excitement.
Then, just like that, Ben was saying thanks, and it was my turnto be in the spotlight. I started off well but halfway throughembarrassed myself with the remote control. I kind of lost it but
quickly recovered and continued the presentation. From thereaction of the audience I knew I would be in for a tough time
when it came time for questions. My subject was very
controversial, especially when it came to addressing the issues ofterrorism. I was merely laying out the facts based on what I knew
from experience and the situation we faced from day to day.
Drug trafficking was also hot topic, but I was only focusing on
the Caribbean and Central America. I took a mauling but got outof there in one piece. In the end we were all friends trying to finda common solution to the challenges we faced in the maritime
domain.
I returned to my country feeling very satisfied and grateful forthe opportunity to travel to Cardiff and present a paper in front ofan educated, experienced and spectacular audience. None of thiswould have been at all possible had I not been a Nippon fellow.
I realized that the fellowship developed at WMU and the ties weshared as fellows and friends was powerful enough to bind us
together for a very long time. The new fellows I met at Cardiff
were like family. They were very warm and welcoming, which istestament to brotherhood created by The Nippon Foundation.
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New Members of WMU Sasakawa Fellowship,

Class of 2010

Bangladesh
S10006 (PM)CHOWDHURY, Ashraf Karim Mohammed

PRAMANA, Trisandhya Aditya

HASHIM, Mohd Nazwan Hafeez Bin

CAY, Evangelio Vivien Jane

Terminal Officer, Traffic Department,
Chittagong Port Authority

Surveyor, Statutory Division,
PT. (Persero) Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia

Marine Officer, SAFETY of Navigation Division
Marine Department of Malaysia

Coast Guard Officer, Lieutenant
Department of Transportation and Communications, Philippine Coast Guard

My expectations from WMU, the global centre foradvanced education, is to achieve the highest practicablestandards in the maritime sector, especially in Port
Management. After graduating I will transfer the gained
expertise to management and colleagues to improve theoperational efficiency my of Chittagong Port, the major
gateway for the country's trade with the world.

I am going to build a strong network among students
here in order to fulfill the OPRF mission to build safer
ships and cleaner oceans. Making friends will surely
enhance for the aim of cooperation among nations.
Therefore, I will study hard and apply what I learn here
to my own country specifically and to the world ingeneral.

The award really strengthens my enthusiasm in themaritime field and will also allow networking with otherglobal maritime players after graduation. I believe thatthe knowledge and experience offered by WMU will fit
nicely with my current job requirements, and I'm certainthat I can make a significant contribution to the
Sasakawa Fellows over time.

What I would like to learn from WMU are the current
IMO rules and regulations, methods, trends and policies
which could be introduced to the Coast Guard
leadership for their consideration. New knowledge
about maritime rules and policies is necessary toenhance the performance of the functions of ourorganization.

Indonesia
S10022 (MSEA)ROGERS, Rhenese Rhea

Staff Officer, National Security Council Secretariat,
Ministry of National Security

BelizeS10057I am resolved to explore aspects of maritime safety andsecurity as it affects the waters and coastlines of Belize,
to familiarize myself with international laws andstandards, to promote legislation and policies to conserve
the regional marine environment, and to help develop
adequate provisions for the protection of Belize's fragile
fishing and marine tourism industries and the use of ourbeautiful waters for generations to come.

Indonesia
S10024 (MSEA)

HABTEMICHAEL, Mulatu Samuel

Policy Formulation Expert, Policy & Planning Directorate,
Ministry of Transport & Communications

Ethiopia
S10044 (MLP)

I am thankful to Mr. Sassakawa, WMU and OPRF for thisacademic opportunity. In the beautiful city, Malmö, at
WMU, I am doing my best to explore and master
contemporary maritime policy-frameworks andgoverning international maritime laws. After graduation,
I will be a maritime affairs advisor and researcher for mycountry as well as for the global industry.

Assistant Accounts Officer,
Finance Department, Kandla Port TrustMy main resolution is to get acquainted with the shipping
business’s various dynamics and use this knowledge forthe maritime industry in general and for Indian
shipping in particular. I will be in a better position toserve this sector with kaleidoscopic dimensions. I wantto have a say in the maritime policy of my country andimprove the standard of living for all. It will be a sort of“BETTER LIFE THROUGH MARITIME TRADE”.

Iraq
S10001 (PM)KR DEEPAK KUMAR

Commandant (JG), Indian Coast Guard
Min. of Defence, Govt, of India

India
S10047 (MSEA)

The wealth of knowledge and the exposure that I receive
here will be put to maximum use in my services to bothmy organization and my country for furthering
advancement in the maritime environment and safety
procedures.

Japan
S10025 (MET)VASUDEVAN, Aji

Ship Surveyor-cum-Dy. Director General (Tech)
Mercantile Marine Department, Chennai, India
Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India

India
S10064 (MSEA)

Indonesia
S10003 (MET)As a Naval Architect, having experience in the shipbuilding
industry and with the Maritime Administration, I hope thatthe opportunity at WMU will enhance my technical andadministrative abilities for the benefit of the humancommunity and the world shipping industry. I am sure thatnteracting and learning with students from 45 countries
in the current program will give me a larger understandingof the shipping industry around the world.

Japan
S10028 (MSEA)

Malaysia
S10050 (MET)TARMIZI, Khairul Tazril

VICTORIA, Javier Rizal

Lecturer,
Surabaya Shipbuilding State Polytechnic

Assistant Secretary, National Security Council
Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia

Senior Shipbuilding Specialist, MARINA Region VII,MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

I will do my best to study maritime safety andenvironmental administration here at WMU. I hope I canhelp increase the quality of education and enhancemaritime safety in my country by widening theworldwide network, gaining the latest technology, andunderstanding global development.

It is an honor to be given such a privileged opportunity toread M.Sc. in Maritime Affairs at the World Maritime
University. The knowledge and skills enhanced, theexposures and experiences acquired, the international
interactions and connections will all lead me to wards
the betterment and efficient service in the burgeoning
maritime fraternity.

In pursuing MSEA, I want to learn the significant andeffective maritime safety and marine environmental
protection guidelines and policies. The knowledge andexperience that I shall acquire from pursuing the
program will enable me to assist MARINA in successfully
fulfilling its national responsibilities as the Maritime
Administration in the Philippines, through the practicalapplication of my learning.

Malaysia
S10063 (MLP)

ZIN, Swe Swe

MOHAMED HARIS, Fathima RusniyaHead, International Cooperation Section
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia

Lecturer, Department of Shipping Management,
Myanmar Maritime University

Staff Assistant, Liner, Commercial & Business Promotion,
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Limited

It is really a most honorable opportunity to enrich myknowledge and competency by taking shipping
management at WMU. What I learn from WMU here will
absolutely contribute to both my organization and mycountry in improving the level of maritime education andraising the safety and efficiency of the shipping industry incompliance with international standards.

There are no reputable institutions in my country foradvanced knowledge in shipping. Therefore, studyingat WMU is a remarkable chance to enhance mycompetence in Shipping Management, change myperspective, and gain confidence working with different
cultures. This will definitely be help my future career andcontribute to institution, country and maritime
community.

Myanmar
S10026 (SM)WIN, Thida

DANG, Thi Huong Giang

Marine & Port Consultant, Marine Development Department,
General Company for Ports of Iraq

Instructor, Myanmar Mercantile Marine College,
Ministry of Transport

Head of Ship Financing Section, Finance and Accounting Department,
Vietnam National Shipping Lines

Upon completing my studies at WMU in 2010, I shallhave acquired the knowledge necessary to become
intimately familiar with IMO regulations. In addition, I
shall have a good relationship with many nations'representatives, improving my ability to develop the ports
sector in my country, which has suffered from frequentwars and lack of international regulations.

WMU studies will provide a wide exposure to maritime
subjects as well as a global family spirit with a rich andunique experience.
After my graduation, I will be posted to the Maritime
Education and Training Department. The knowledge andnew insight gained will be of tremendous benefit, especiallyfor the maritime education and training program at
MMMC in Yangon, Myanmar.

Having the valuable opportunity to study at WMU, I wish
to gain advanced knowledge in shipping management
directly related to my job. I, myself, feel that I will takethe most advantage of this chance to deepen myknowledge in the field that enables me to contribute,even in a small way, to the development of my homecountry.

Myanmar
S10027 (MET)MUGHAL, Iqbal Pervez

LE, Thanh Tung

Practical Training Bureau, Planning and Research Division,
National Institute for Sea Training

Education Officer, Education Department,
Pakistan Marine Academy

Maritime Lecturer, Navigation Department,
Viet Nam Maritime University

I am impressed by my studies and the special skills andthe knowledge of the maritime field that I am acquiring.
I am learning about MET with good friends. I willcertainly be able to contribute to my institute and mycountry as an on-board trainer on training ships,
teaching the most current methods.

I want to enhance my personal knowledge at WMU andintend to learn the latest world class techniques in the
Maritime Industry for training and education. In
return, I plan to implement the same practices in myown country, which will improve the quality of humanresources and the overall economy.

Pakistan
S10012 (MET)

Vietnam
S10016 (MSEA)

Studing at WMU gives me a wonderful chance to gain
new knowledge and experience in the development of
conventions, new technologies, new standards. WMUwill be not only be helpful for me to improve theeducational standard my own country but, with many
new international friends working in maritime fields,
it is also an opportunity for improving international
affairs of.

PHAM, Duc Minh

USUI, Shinji

MENACHO PIEROLA, Antonio Jesus

Maritime Technical Official, Tohoku District Transport Bureau,
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Lieutenant Commander of the Navy of Peru,
General Directorate of Coastguards and Captaincies.

Executive, Ship Management Department
Transportation and Chartering Corporation (VIETFRACHT)

Although WMU is an academic place, I think it is also aplace where different cultures from different countries
mix. Therefore, I will absorb not only knowledge but also
a variety of cultures, and I will make the most of them inJapan after graduation.

Throughout my career as a naval officer, specializing in
Coast Guard affairs, I dreamed of studying at WMU, andnow, I'm sure that I will acquire new skills and thenecessary maritime knowledge advantageous to myorganization, and consequently to my country. Hence,
WMU will give me the great chance to contribute to thedevelopment of my nation.

Having the opportunity to pursue a Masters Degree in
Maritime Affairs at WMU, I am determined to complete
all programs with great results. Thanks to the generosityand kindness of Mr. Sasakawa, I have been provided
with accommodation and allowance for my studies here.
With such encouragement and stimulation, I believe that
I will be able to accomplish my goals.

Peru
S10018 (MSEA)CASTILLO, Olaso Josephine

Legal Advisor, Malagasy Naval Forces Command
Malagasy Navy

Maritime Industry Development Specialist I
Maritime Operations & Safety Division, Maritime Safety Office
Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)

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Vietnam
S10008 (SM)

SUGOMORI, Masashi

RANDRIANANTENAINA, Jean EdmondFriends of WMU JAPANSri Lanka
S10019 (SM)ALFAYYADH, Abdulhussein Jaiyz Safaa

Instructor,
Makassar Merchant Marine Polytechnic (Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran Makassar),
Ministry of Transportation

Madagascar
S10055 (MLP)

Philippines
S10065 (MSEA)UTOMO, Budi Prayudi

ALFIANI, Didin
Considering the gender imbalance in the maritime world,
I am delighted to be able to study at WMU. I am eager tostudy maritime education and training, and learn about
cultural courtesy. In the future, I will work hard to develop
a MET institution in my country and maintain the global
maritime community.

Philippines
S10036 (MLP)RIANTINI, Rona

Being granted the Sasakawa Fellowship gives me thepossibility to be involved in the recent issues in marine
environment conservation and its sustainable uses. It willoffer a strong background to implementing a better
approach in marine and fisheries management for mycountry. At WMU, I also have a chance to join in fruitfulIndonesia
interactions, which is invaluable in promoting
S10023 (MEOM) international cooperation for the future.

DABKE, Kashinath Rajashree

India
S10039 (PM)The Following 27 new Sasakawa Fellowship Students in the class of 2010 have joined the WMU
academic program early this May. They are brimming with hope that they will enhance their maritime
expertise and build up a valuable network of Fellows with diverse backgrounds. Their deepest
gratitude to Mr. Sasakawa of The Nippon Foundation will surely lead to their active contribution to theglobal maritime society in the future. May all of these new Sasakawa Fellows achieve their goals andthe completion of their courses at World Maritime Univeristy.

Studying at WMU is a real privilege for me. I believe thatthe knowledge and the experience acquired from thisrenowned institution will contribute to the developmentof the maritime field in my country. Therefore, I will use
this opportunity to build a very strong foundation of myknowledge in maritime affairs and to forge newfriendships with fellow students.

Philippines
S10035 (MLP)

Vietnam
S10054 (SM)My resolution is to acquire new knowledge and skills andbe updated with the latest issues and developments inmaritime international law and policy. These will help
me in making significant contributions in theformulation of new rules and regulations that will caterto the changing needs of the maritime industry in mycountry and the international community as well.
Friends of WMU JAPAN

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New Members of WMU Sasakawa Fellowship,

Class of 2010

Bangladesh
S10006 (PM)CHOWDHURY, Ashraf Karim Mohammed

PRAMANA, Trisandhya Aditya

HASHIM, Mohd Nazwan Hafeez Bin

CAY, Evangelio Vivien Jane

Terminal Officer, Traffic Department,
Chittagong Port Authority

Surveyor, Statutory Division,
PT. (Persero) Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia

Marine Officer, SAFETY of Navigation Division
Marine Department of Malaysia

Coast Guard Officer, Lieutenant
Department of Transportation and Communications, Philippine Coast Guard

My expectations from WMU, the global centre foradvanced education, is to achieve the highest practicablestandards in the maritime sector, especially in Port
Management. After graduating I will transfer the gained
expertise to management and colleagues to improve theoperational efficiency my of Chittagong Port, the major
gateway for the country's trade with the world.

I am going to build a strong network among students
here in order to fulfill the OPRF mission to build safer
ships and cleaner oceans. Making friends will surely
enhance for the aim of cooperation among nations.
Therefore, I will study hard and apply what I learn here
to my own country specifically and to the world ingeneral.

The award really strengthens my enthusiasm in themaritime field and will also allow networking with otherglobal maritime players after graduation. I believe thatthe knowledge and experience offered by WMU will fit
nicely with my current job requirements, and I'm certainthat I can make a significant contribution to the
Sasakawa Fellows over time.

What I would like to learn from WMU are the current
IMO rules and regulations, methods, trends and policies
which could be introduced to the Coast Guard
leadership for their consideration. New knowledge
about maritime rules and policies is necessary toenhance the performance of the functions of ourorganization.

Indonesia
S10022 (MSEA)ROGERS, Rhenese Rhea

Staff Officer, National Security Council Secretariat,
Ministry of National Security

BelizeS10057I am resolved to explore aspects of maritime safety andsecurity as it affects the waters and coastlines of Belize,
to familiarize myself with international laws andstandards, to promote legislation and policies to conserve
the regional marine environment, and to help develop
adequate provisions for the protection of Belize's fragile
fishing and marine tourism industries and the use of ourbeautiful waters for generations to come.

Indonesia
S10024 (MSEA)

HABTEMICHAEL, Mulatu Samuel

Policy Formulation Expert, Policy & Planning Directorate,
Ministry of Transport & Communications

Ethiopia
S10044 (MLP)

I am thankful to Mr. Sassakawa, WMU and OPRF for thisacademic opportunity. In the beautiful city, Malmö, at
WMU, I am doing my best to explore and master
contemporary maritime policy-frameworks andgoverning international maritime laws. After graduation,
I will be a maritime affairs advisor and researcher for mycountry as well as for the global industry.

Assistant Accounts Officer,
Finance Department, Kandla Port TrustMy main resolution is to get acquainted with the shipping
business’s various dynamics and use this knowledge forthe maritime industry in general and for Indian
shipping in particular. I will be in a better position toserve this sector with kaleidoscopic dimensions. I wantto have a say in the maritime policy of my country andimprove the standard of living for all. It will be a sort of“BETTER LIFE THROUGH MARITIME TRADE”.

Iraq
S10001 (PM)KR DEEPAK KUMAR

Commandant (JG), Indian Coast Guard
Min. of Defence, Govt, of India

India
S10047 (MSEA)

The wealth of knowledge and the exposure that I receive
here will be put to maximum use in my services to bothmy organization and my country for furthering
advancement in the maritime environment and safety
procedures.

Japan
S10025 (MET)VASUDEVAN, Aji

Ship Surveyor-cum-Dy. Director General (Tech)
Mercantile Marine Department, Chennai, India
Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of India

India
S10064 (MSEA)

Indonesia
S10003 (MET)As a Naval Architect, having experience in the shipbuilding
industry and with the Maritime Administration, I hope thatthe opportunity at WMU will enhance my technical andadministrative abilities for the benefit of the humancommunity and the world shipping industry. I am sure thatnteracting and learning with students from 45 countries
in the current program will give me a larger understandingof the shipping industry around the world.

Japan
S10028 (MSEA)

Malaysia
S10050 (MET)TARMIZI, Khairul Tazril

VICTORIA, Javier Rizal

Lecturer,
Surabaya Shipbuilding State Polytechnic

Assistant Secretary, National Security Council
Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia

Senior Shipbuilding Specialist, MARINA Region VII,MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

I will do my best to study maritime safety andenvironmental administration here at WMU. I hope I canhelp increase the quality of education and enhancemaritime safety in my country by widening theworldwide network, gaining the latest technology, andunderstanding global development.

It is an honor to be given such a privileged opportunity toread M.Sc. in Maritime Affairs at the World Maritime
University. The knowledge and skills enhanced, theexposures and experiences acquired, the international
interactions and connections will all lead me to wards
the betterment and efficient service in the burgeoning
maritime fraternity.

In pursuing MSEA, I want to learn the significant andeffective maritime safety and marine environmental
protection guidelines and policies. The knowledge andexperience that I shall acquire from pursuing the
program will enable me to assist MARINA in successfully
fulfilling its national responsibilities as the Maritime
Administration in the Philippines, through the practicalapplication of my learning.

Malaysia
S10063 (MLP)

ZIN, Swe Swe

MOHAMED HARIS, Fathima RusniyaHead, International Cooperation Section
Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia

Lecturer, Department of Shipping Management,
Myanmar Maritime University

Staff Assistant, Liner, Commercial & Business Promotion,
Ceylon Shipping Corporation Limited

It is really a most honorable opportunity to enrich myknowledge and competency by taking shipping
management at WMU. What I learn from WMU here will
absolutely contribute to both my organization and mycountry in improving the level of maritime education andraising the safety and efficiency of the shipping industry incompliance with international standards.

There are no reputable institutions in my country foradvanced knowledge in shipping. Therefore, studyingat WMU is a remarkable chance to enhance mycompetence in Shipping Management, change myperspective, and gain confidence working with different
cultures. This will definitely be help my future career andcontribute to institution, country and maritime
community.

Myanmar
S10026 (SM)WIN, Thida

DANG, Thi Huong Giang

Marine & Port Consultant, Marine Development Department,
General Company for Ports of Iraq

Instructor, Myanmar Mercantile Marine College,
Ministry of Transport

Head of Ship Financing Section, Finance and Accounting Department,
Vietnam National Shipping Lines

Upon completing my studies at WMU in 2010, I shallhave acquired the knowledge necessary to become
intimately familiar with IMO regulations. In addition, I
shall have a good relationship with many nations'representatives, improving my ability to develop the ports
sector in my country, which has suffered from frequentwars and lack of international regulations.

WMU studies will provide a wide exposure to maritime
subjects as well as a global family spirit with a rich andunique experience.
After my graduation, I will be posted to the Maritime
Education and Training Department. The knowledge andnew insight gained will be of tremendous benefit, especiallyfor the maritime education and training program at
MMMC in Yangon, Myanmar.

Having the valuable opportunity to study at WMU, I wish
to gain advanced knowledge in shipping management
directly related to my job. I, myself, feel that I will takethe most advantage of this chance to deepen myknowledge in the field that enables me to contribute,even in a small way, to the development of my homecountry.

Myanmar
S10027 (MET)MUGHAL, Iqbal Pervez

LE, Thanh Tung

Practical Training Bureau, Planning and Research Division,
National Institute for Sea Training

Education Officer, Education Department,
Pakistan Marine Academy

Maritime Lecturer, Navigation Department,
Viet Nam Maritime University

I am impressed by my studies and the special skills andthe knowledge of the maritime field that I am acquiring.
I am learning about MET with good friends. I willcertainly be able to contribute to my institute and mycountry as an on-board trainer on training ships,
teaching the most current methods.

I want to enhance my personal knowledge at WMU andintend to learn the latest world class techniques in the
Maritime Industry for training and education. In
return, I plan to implement the same practices in myown country, which will improve the quality of humanresources and the overall economy.

Pakistan
S10012 (MET)

Vietnam
S10016 (MSEA)

Studing at WMU gives me a wonderful chance to gain
new knowledge and experience in the development of
conventions, new technologies, new standards. WMUwill be not only be helpful for me to improve theeducational standard my own country but, with many
new international friends working in maritime fields,
it is also an opportunity for improving international
affairs of.

PHAM, Duc Minh

USUI, Shinji

MENACHO PIEROLA, Antonio Jesus

Maritime Technical Official, Tohoku District Transport Bureau,
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Lieutenant Commander of the Navy of Peru,
General Directorate of Coastguards and Captaincies.

Executive, Ship Management Department
Transportation and Chartering Corporation (VIETFRACHT)

Although WMU is an academic place, I think it is also aplace where different cultures from different countries
mix. Therefore, I will absorb not only knowledge but also
a variety of cultures, and I will make the most of them inJapan after graduation.

Throughout my career as a naval officer, specializing in
Coast Guard affairs, I dreamed of studying at WMU, andnow, I'm sure that I will acquire new skills and thenecessary maritime knowledge advantageous to myorganization, and consequently to my country. Hence,
WMU will give me the great chance to contribute to thedevelopment of my nation.

Having the opportunity to pursue a Masters Degree in
Maritime Affairs at WMU, I am determined to complete
all programs with great results. Thanks to the generosityand kindness of Mr. Sasakawa, I have been provided
with accommodation and allowance for my studies here.
With such encouragement and stimulation, I believe that
I will be able to accomplish my goals.

Peru
S10018 (MSEA)CASTILLO, Olaso Josephine

Legal Advisor, Malagasy Naval Forces Command
Malagasy Navy

Maritime Industry Development Specialist I
Maritime Operations & Safety Division, Maritime Safety Office
Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)

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Vietnam
S10008 (SM)

SUGOMORI, Masashi

RANDRIANANTENAINA, Jean EdmondFriends of WMU JAPANSri Lanka
S10019 (SM)ALFAYYADH, Abdulhussein Jaiyz Safaa

Instructor,
Makassar Merchant Marine Polytechnic (Politeknik Ilmu Pelayaran Makassar),
Ministry of Transportation

Madagascar
S10055 (MLP)

Philippines
S10065 (MSEA)UTOMO, Budi Prayudi

ALFIANI, Didin
Considering the gender imbalance in the maritime world,
I am delighted to be able to study at WMU. I am eager tostudy maritime education and training, and learn about
cultural courtesy. In the future, I will work hard to develop
a MET institution in my country and maintain the global
maritime community.

Philippines
S10036 (MLP)RIANTINI, Rona

Being granted the Sasakawa Fellowship gives me thepossibility to be involved in the recent issues in marine
environment conservation and its sustainable uses. It willoffer a strong background to implementing a better
approach in marine and fisheries management for mycountry. At WMU, I also have a chance to join in fruitfulIndonesia
interactions, which is invaluable in promoting
S10023 (MEOM) international cooperation for the future.

DABKE, Kashinath Rajashree

India
S10039 (PM)The Following 27 new Sasakawa Fellowship Students in the class of 2010 have joined the WMU
academic program early this May. They are brimming with hope that they will enhance their maritime
expertise and build up a valuable network of Fellows with diverse backgrounds. Their deepest
gratitude to Mr. Sasakawa of The Nippon Foundation will surely lead to their active contribution to theglobal maritime society in the future. May all of these new Sasakawa Fellows achieve their goals andthe completion of their courses at World Maritime Univeristy.

Studying at WMU is a real privilege for me. I believe thatthe knowledge and the experience acquired from thisrenowned institution will contribute to the developmentof the maritime field in my country. Therefore, I will use
this opportunity to build a very strong foundation of myknowledge in maritime affairs and to forge newfriendships with fellow students.

Philippines
S10035 (MLP)

Vietnam
S10054 (SM)My resolution is to acquire new knowledge and skills andbe updated with the latest issues and developments inmaritime international law and policy. These will help
me in making significant contributions in theformulation of new rules and regulations that will caterto the changing needs of the maritime industry in mycountry and the international community as well.
Friends of WMU JAPAN7

Dr. Björn Kjerfve Appointed as WMU's new President
Dr. Kjerfve comes to WMU from Texas A&M
University, where he was Professor of
Oceanography and Geography and Dean of theCollege of Geosciences. There he recently
oversaw the US$115 million renovation of ascientific drilling ship (JOIDES Resolution),
which forms part of Texas A&M's multinational
Integrated Ocean Drilling Program.
Welcoming his appointment, which began inMay, Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, Chancellor of
WMU and IMO Secretary-General, said: "I am
pleased to welcome Dr Kjerfve on board andlook forward to working with him as the
University embarks on the next chapter of its
history. Dr. Kjerfve's long experience andexpertise in ocean sciences and the delivery ofhigh-quality tertiary education and research will

add considerable value to the reputation that WMU
has acquired as a globally-recognized centre of
excellence in the maritime field."
Before joining Texas A&M University, Dr. Kjerfve
was a tenured professor of marine and geologicalsciences at the University of South Carolina, where
he also served as the Director of the Marine Science
Program. Dr. Kjerfve also taught at the University ofSydney, Australia, from 1979-1980; at the
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil, from 19881989; and Göteborgs Universitet, Sweden, in 1996. Dr.
Kjerfve has maintained an active research presence,
obtaining research grants, building large research
programs, publishing books and peer-reviewed
journal articles, and mentoring PhD students.

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Susan Jackson
Associate Registrar, WMU
JUNE

Zhang Renping Elected Vice Chairof BLG Sub-committee

2009

Mr. Zhang Renping of China was elected Vice Chair for 2010 at the 13th session of
the Sub-Committee on Bulk, Liquids and Gases (BLG) of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO), held in London March 2-6, 2009.
Mr. Zhang has worked in the Maritime Section of the Chinese Embassy in the UK
since 2005, responsible for IMO matters in respect to Assembly, Marine Environment
Protection Committee, London Convention and Protocol. Mr. Zhang is also
responsible for matters concerning International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds.
Mr. Zhang studied maritime education and training (MET) master programme at
the World Maritime University in 1997 under the sponsorship of a Sasakawa
Fellowship. Mr. Zhang worked for Dalian Maritime University of China before
joining the Chinese Embassy in the UK.

Let us celebrate our new family member!
Luciola Almeida (Brazil, 2006)

We are pleased to let our friends of WMU know about the birth of our son, Ricardo,
on January 18th in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, where we are now living.
Ricardo has brought more joy to our lives than we could ever imagine so we areboth absolutely in love with him.
He is doing excellently. He smiles a lot, is healthy, and always surprises his doctor
by being quite strong for his age. We believe that one of the reasons for his good
health is the fact that we are by the Caribbean Sea, where we have sun shine and sea
breezes all year round.
Being the son of a Brazilian mom and a Colombian dad, he is international from the
beginning, but we intend to go further by celebrating his baptism in Brazil and taking
him along with us to other countries in order to foster his curiosity about the world.

Editor’s Postscript
At the beginning of the 2009 school year, it was decided that the
Marine Technical College (MTC), the national maritime institutewhere I teach, will conduct official courses in Manila for Filipino
crews who will board Japanese ships. The Filipino contribution
to say Japanese maritime fleet is enormous, and it is not difficult
to say that without them there would be no maritime trade inJapan. Having lectures in Manila is far more effective forJapanese maritime companies than inviting them over to Japan
during their vacation.

The role of educational institutions has evolved over time, somuch so that even a national educational institution can fail toensure its own budgetary needs if it’s not sensitive to changing
social needs and the improvement of services. Given theinternational nature of our students, it is clear thatinternationalization of the teaching staff is a major issue forJapan's maritime educational institutions in the future.

Mr. Masanori Yoshida, Mr. Kentaro Furuya,
Friends of WMU, Japan Secretariat

Toshio Hikima
Marine Technical College

Dress in Formal, but Frank AtmosphereF

Kyaw Zeya (Myanmar, 1996)

rom 1989 to 2009, the total number of Myanmar
Sasakawa Fellows has risen to 24. Of these, 3 Fellows arestill studying at WMU, 10 have retired from Government
service and are working abroad, and the rest are working at the
Ministry of Transport in Myanmar, contributing their efforts torelevant maritime sectors. Since the first meeting in 2003, these
14 Myanmar Sasakawa Fellows were lucky to have a pleasantmeeting with Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, the chairman of The Nippon
Foundation, on February 7th, 2009, during his stay in Myanmar.
Filled with excitement and anticipation, we gathered at thelobby of Traders Hotel at 19:30 that day. All of a sudden, wewere surprised to see Mr. Sasakawa, wearing a traditional
Myanmar suit, looking very pleasant and smart.
Upon his kind invitation to join him for dinner that night, we
all enjoyed the wonderful food as well as the nice conversation.
Captain Soe Lwin, the first Sasakawa Fellow from Myanmar,
expressed his deepest thanks to Mr. Sasakawa on behalf of all
Myanmar Fellows, stating that we are all doing our best to
provide the invaluable knowledge and experience we've
received to our respective maritime sectors effectively, and to
do whatever good we can for maritime development in any
sector.
Actually, we were all wearing the formal Myanmar suit, but
the conversation all through dinner was fun, frank and informal.

My soul, too, was filled with good feelings reflecting thefriendly and frank atmosphere. I felt a great sense of gratitude
to this great person for his efforts to fulfill Myanmar's need toharness marine resources. Mr. Sasakawa’s contribution will not
only benefit Myanmar’s maritime sector but will help develop
the country as well.
Our meeting came to an end at about 22:00. We concluded it
by giving our best regards to Mr. Sasakawa and hoping that wewould have the chance to meet him again in the future.