We, the WMU Japan Sasakawa Fellows, during our first forum held in Tokyo from 23 to 25 July 2001:

　

ACKNOWLEDGING AND HONORING the vision, initiatives and deep concern with the welfare of mankind of the distinguished philanthropist Ryoichi Sasakawa, founder of the Nippon Foundation;

　

APRECIATING the efforts and contributions of the Ship & Ocean Foundation (SOF), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the World Maritime University (WMU) in the promotion of global sea safety and the preservation of the marine environment protection;

　

RECOGNIZING the need for a global network to maximize individual potential in promoting maritime safety and marine environment protection;

　

Do hereby RESOLVE to join forces to create a WMU Japan Sasakawa Fellows' Network for the purpose of information exchange, collaborative activities and mutual cooperation to further the development of the international maritime community, and

　

RESOLVE to cooperate in the organization and operation of the central network in Tokyo in order to maintain effective communication among the network members and the Friends of WMU, Japan, and to promote unity, peace and global harmony.