Contributions to International Organizations
CONTRIBUTION TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Regulations and standards for safety and environmental protection on the sea have been conducted internationally through discussions in global conferences such as the International Marine Organization (IMO) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Strategic involvement in these international rules formation is significant for Japanese maritime policy and the industry. NMRI positively contributes to various activities supporting governmental actions, such as investigation, research, documentation, provision of resources for international conferences, and performing the role of chairs and secretaries. In addition, NMRI holds and organizes international committees related to the institution.
International Regulation Standards Development Support Activities
IMO (International Marine Organization)
located in London, United Kingdom
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
located in Vienna, Austria
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
located in Geneva, Switzerland
Dr. Akiko Masuda, Director of Center for International Cooperation of NMRI, was appointed as a member of GESAMP/EHS Working Group, which evaluates the hazards of harmful liquid substances transported by ships in October 2020. (Forth from the right.)
Dr. Akiko Konnai, Deputy Director of Center for International Cooperation of NMRI, was elected as the chairperson of the TRANSSC Technical Experts Group on Operational Matters (TTEG-OM) at the 48th Transport Safety Standards Committee of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA/TRANSSC48) held in June, 2024.