Asia Oceanic Aviation Forum
The Asia Oceanic Aviation Forum started in January 1996 based on a proposal from Japan. The objective is to build and promote a cooperative system for international aviation areas within the region. Behind the establishment of this forum lies the perception that aviation authorities and corporations in countries in the region must strengthen cooperation to develop healthy aviation transportation services. The 2nd forum was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in March 1997, and the 3rd in Yokohama, Japan, in March 1998.
Asia-Pacific Maritime Safety Forum
The objective of the Asia-Pacific Maritime Safety Forum is to strengthen cooperative ties among maritime safety officials in the Asia-Pacific Region. The first forum was held on the Gold Coast in Australia in April 1996. The 2nd forum was convened in Tokyo in September 1997 attended by top maritime safety officials from 13 countries, 1 region, and 1 international organization in the Asia-Pacific Region. At the forum, participants discussed such topics as maritime search and rescue, response to oil contamination, and maritime safety. A communique was adopted pledging stronger ties among the maritime safety authorities of participating countries. The 3rd forum was held in Vancouver in the autumn of 1998.
