The foundation's location on the island nation of Japan has made us sensitive to the delicate balance between our increasingly fragile oceans and the needs of the international shipping industry.

The demands that the world's burgeoning population place on the oceans continue to intensify, increasing the impact of pollution and maritime disasters, while at the same time escalating the potential for regional conflict to alarming levels. Never before has there been such a need to focus on maritime safety and more importantly, to establish a new, internationally accepted order of the seas...continues



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[Feb. 04, 2010]

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[Feb. 02, 2010]

Maritime Challenges and Priorities in Asia Conference


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