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1. Aiming for the Development of International Shipping Services to Support
Daily Life
The development of an internationally-competitive merchant fleet of Japan
is vital in securing the stable transportation of exports and imports.
The Ministry of Transport is therefore providing aid in the form of loans
and treasury investments to develop Japanese vessels, which form the core of
the merchant fleet. Moreover, Japanese businesses are heading to make further
cost retrenchment while shifting to dollar-quotations to offset the effects
of the yen's sudden hike.
Other than these practices, it is important to make progress in discussions
on shipping policies with Asian nations and promote traveling on ocean-going
passenger ships.
2. To Realize Safe and Comfortable Maritime Passenger Transportation
Domestic passenger shipping businesses are striving to improve service standards
by launching super-highspeed passenger ships into service. On passenger liner
services to isolated islands, the assistance system is being reinforced through
the introduction of benefit schemes for modernizing ships.
3. To Improve the Efficiency of Coastal Shipping Services and Port/Harbor
Transportation
As for the Coastal shipping industry, structural amelioration reform is
to be pushed forward while reforming the tonnage adjustment system by submitting
to the Council for Rationalization of Shipping and Shipbuilding Industries.
On the other hand, port transportation businesses must further containerization
and propagate pallets, in order to enhance the bulk carrier's handling efficiency.
4. Raising Awareness for the Sea
Various events are being held on the "Sea Memorial Day" set at July 20 not
only to encourage appreciation for the sea but also to cultivate a better understanding
of the its significance.
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