3. How are the inspections shared between the ship classification society and the government? Please inform us as much as possible of the parts of the governmental inspections and regulations which are entrusted to each ship classification society.
In Japan, most of the governmental inspections are omitted for the ships classed with NK (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai).
(Reference: Article 8 of Ship Safety taw)
4. What organizations or agencies can carry out the inspection of ships except the Government and the ship classification societies?
In Japan, "Japan Craft Inspection Organization" carries out the inspection of small crafts. In addition, there are testing agencies for the type approval of the products to be mounted/installed on hoard the ships, and agencies for the certification of the type approved products.
(Reference: Article 7-2 of Ship Safety Law)
5. Please inform us of the system for the rationalization of the governmental inspection, if any.
In Japan, the system of the type approval and the system of the recognized workshop are available.
(Reference: Article 6-2 to 6-5 of Ship Safety Law)
6. What kind of certificates or test reports issued by the ship inspecting agencies (including governments)in other countries are requested by your Government when the exported products are mounted/installed on hoard the ship to be built in your company?
In Japan, the requirements will be determined by each product through the discussions with the Kanto District Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Transport.
