Major Incidents Related to Maritime Safety (July 1999-July 2000)
The Special Rescue Team has Saved a Total of 1,000 People and Been Mobilized a Total of 2,000 Times (August and October 1999)
Implementation of Joint Japan-Republic of Korea Rescue and Oil Cleanup Training (October 1999)
Exposure of a Spate of Large-Scale Stimulant and Firearms Smuggling Crimes (October 1999-April 2000)
Discovery of a Constricting Phenomenon of the Expanded Boundaries of the East Pacific Plate (December 1999)
Holding of the Asia Training Seminar on Maritime Drug Law Enforcement 2000 (MADLES 2000) (January 2000)
Protocol on Preparedness, Response and Co-operation to Pollution Incidents by Hazardous and Noxious Substances, 2000 (OPRC-HNS Protocol) (March 2000)
Decision on How to Preserve 17 Lighthouses From the Meiji Era (March 2000)
Initiation of the Experiment for an Ultramodern Laser Traffic Route System (March 2000 onwards)
Response to the Mt. Usu Eruption Disaster (March 2000 onwards)
Initiation of the Provision of a World Geodetic System Nautical Chart (April 2000)
Holding of the Regional Conference on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships (April 2000)
Promotion of Public Relations and Regional Alliance (April, May 2000)
Initiation of the '118' Emergency Dial (May 2000)
Response Toward a New Fisheries Order Between Japan and China (June 2000)
G8 Kyushu-Okinawa Summit 2000 Maritime Security (July 2000)
Part I The Japan Coast Guard Toward the 21st Century
1. Behind the Stage of Globalization
(1) Smuggling of Drugs and Firearms
(2) Illegal Immigration
(3) Piracy
(4) Variation of Needs Connected With the Change in the International Situation
2. Information Technology (IT) Strategy for the Sea
(1) Employing IT at Sea
(2) Endeavors of JCG
3. Becoming Comfortably Familiar With the Sea
(1) Entrenched Popularity of Marine Leisure
(2) New Safety Measures
Part II Maritime Safety Trends
Chapter 1. Maintaining Maritime Order
I Territorial Patrolling, etc
1. Policing Territorial Seas
2. Present State of Policing of Foreign Marine Scientific Research Vessels
3. Protection of Japanese Fishing Boats
4. Response to Suspicious Ships
II Maintenance of Legal Order at Sea
1. Violations of Laws Related to Commercial Fishing
2. Violations of the Penal Code
3. Violations of Laws Related to Maritime Affairs
III Security Missions Against Strife at Sea, etc., and Guard and Escort Operations
1. Security Missions Against Strife at Sea, etc
2. Response to Special Security Missions
Chapter 2 Ensuring Maritime Traffic Safety
I Measures for the Prevention of Maritime Casualties
II Safety Measures in Congested Areas
Chapter 3 Prevention of Maritime Recreation Accidents and Strengthening of the Rescue System for Maritime Recreation
I Prevention of Maritime Recreation Accidents
1. Survey on the Prevention of Maritime Recreation Accidents
2. Management of "Paradise for Recreational Boats" and Cooperation With Maritime Events
II Strengthening of the Rescue System for Maritime Recreation
1. Strengthening of the Rescue System With Patrol Vessels, Craft and Aircraft
2. Improvement of the System for Obtaining Information on Maritime Recreation Accidents
Chapter 4 Maritime Search and Rescue
I Occurrences of Maritime Accidents and Rescue
1. Occurrences of Maritime Accidents
2. Rescue for Maritime Accidents
3. Transportation of Patients Requiring Emergency Care
II Efforts to Improve Rescue Rates
1. Prompt Gathering of Information on Accidents
2. Rapid Dispatch of Rescue Units to the Scene
3. Enhancement of Rescue Capabilities
Chapter 5 Marine Environment Protection and Maritime Disaster Prevention
I Current State of Marine Pollution and Prevention Measures
1. Current State of Marine Pollution
2. Measures to Prevent Pollution of Marine Environment
II State of Maritime Disasters and Prevention Measures
1. Occurrence of Maritime Disasters
2. Prevention and Removal Measures for Oil Spills
3. Removal of Noxious Liquid Substances
4. Response to Fire at Sea
5. Prevention of Disasters at Large-Scale Tanker Berths
Chapter 6 Response to Natural Disasters
1. Response to Natural Disasters
2. Surveys on Disaster Prevention
Chapter 7 Oceanographic Surveys and Provision of Oceanographic Information
I Determination of Sea Area Under Japanese Jurisdiction
1. Oceanographic Surveys to Determine Sea Area Under Japanese Jurisdiction
2. Promotion of Marine Geodesy
II Oceanographic Surveys and Provision of Information to Ensure Navigational Safety
1. Oceanographic Surveys to Ensure Navigational Safety
2. Provision of Information to Ensure Navigational Safety
III Management and Provision of Oceanographic Information
Chapter 8 Aids to Navigation Services
I Current State of Aids to Navigation
II Maintenance and Operation of Aids to Navigation
III Local Weather Information Provided by Vessels
IV Utilizing Natural Energy in Aids to Navigation
Chapter 9 International Activities Related to Maritime Safety
I Cooperation and Solidarity With Related Countries
1. Maintenance of Public Security
2. Ensuring Safety at Sea
3. Preservation of the Marine Environment
4. International Hi-level Consultation With Relevant Organizations
II Promotion of International Cooperation and Contribution
1. Technical Cooperation
2. International Emergency Assistance Activities
Chapter 10 Present Maritime Safety System
I Organization and Personnel
1. Organization
2. Personal
II Equipment
1. Vessels
2. Aircraft
III Education and Training System
1. Education and Training at the Coast Guard Academy
2. Education and Training at the Coast Guard School
Central and Regional Structure (as of 6 January 2001)
Regional Coast Guard Headquarters
