Susumu OTA, Dr. of Eng.
Position
Senior Researcher, Navigation & Logistics Engineering Department
Speciality
(1) Safety measures and requirements for carriage of cargoes
(1.1) International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code
(1.2) Safety measures for Natural Gas Hydrate Pellets Carriers
(1.3) Safety measures for cargo spaces carrying hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, etc.
(1.4) Safety requirements for other cargoes including dangerous goods
(2) Safety equipments and relevant regulations
(2.1) Regulations for Life Saving Appliance
(2.2) Regulations for Fire Safety
(2.3) Ship equipment including Navigation Lights
(3) Maritime Security
Personal history
1981 |
Ship Propulsion Division, Ship Research Institute (SRI), Ministry of Transport (MOT) |
1984 |
Technology Division, Ship Bureau, MOT |
1984 |
Technology Division, Maritime Technology and Safety Bureau, MOT |
1987 |
Ship Equipment and Marine Environment Division, SRI, MOT |
1991 |
Senior Research Engineer, Structure Mechanics Division, SRI, MOT |
1992 |
Senior Research Engineer, Ship Equipment and Marine Environment Division, SRI, MOT |
1999 |
Chief of Steam Power Section, Power and Energy Division, SRI, MOT |
2001 |
Chief of Cargo Handling and Transportation Section, Ship Equipment and Marine Environment Division, National Maritime Research Institute |
2002 |
Leader, Cargo Transportation and Fire Safety Group, Maritime Safety Department, National Maritime Research Institute |
2006 |
Senior Researcher, Navigation and System Engineering Department |
2009 |
Senior Researcher, Navigation & Logistics Engineering Department |
Award
1991 |
by Japan Institute of Navigation |
1994 |
by the Society of Naval Architect of Japan |
2003 |
by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport |
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