2. Which divisions enforce the regulations, and carry out the measurement or the inspection ?
In Japan, General Affairs Division, Safety Standard Division, Inspection and Measurement Division and District Bureaus of Ministry of Transport do these tasks. (See figuare-1 and 2 please.)
3. Which fields of ship inspection, does Panamanian Government entrust to each classification society in the world?
In Japan, see the law, article 8 please.
4. Are there any other organizations to whom the Govern-ment entrust to inspect ships ?
In Japan, "Japan Craft Inspection Organization" inspects small crafts less than 20tons gross tonnage.
5. Do you have any provisions about confirmation of the cirtificate or the test report issued by foreign Governments or laboratories ?
A foreign ship must have the certificate issued by Japanese Government when she is engaged in trans- portation in Japan.
6. What regulations do you have in Panama,to approve facilities for the maintenance of inflatable life rafts?
