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Navigation & Logistics Engineering Department
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The activities of this department include evaluation of man-machine interface utilizing a navigation risk
simulator, reproduction of marine accidents, development of new navigation systems, safety and usability
assessments and development of advanced logistics, among others.
In addition, the Department also carries out research on measurement technologies, various sensor
technologies, and other basic/infrastructure technologies necessary in research.
Director
- Kenkichi TAMURA
Senior Research Engineer
- Nobuo MITOMO
Research Center
- Navigation Planning Technology Research Center
With the Kyoto Protocol now in effect, and based on discussions of a post-Kyoto Protocol, reduction of
greenhouse gases (GHG) has become a social issue. In the field of marine transportation, promotion of a
"modal shift" has been taken up as a policy issue from the viewpoint of GHG reduction. Under these
circumstances, this Center carries out research related to technologies for preparation/evaluation of the
optimum ship allocation plan/navigation plan, etc. considering weather, sea conditions, transportation routes,
and necessary costs. These efforts promote a modal shift, and in turn contribute to realizing a low
carbon society.
Research Group
- Navigation System Research Group
Logistics Research Group
Sensing Technology Research Group
