Along with the globalization of the world economy, there has been a rapid internationalization and multi-nationalization of maritime activities. It is against this background that we must now undertake needed reforms of maritime society in order to realize coexistence between the ocean and mankind and to deal with emerging ocean problems. The development of superior human resources is the first step on the way to this new maritime society.
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In line with the world economy, global marine transportation including Japan's has expanded rapidly and the training of human infrastructure, that is, seafarers (maritime experts) calls for urgent attention.Through the newly adopted Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, it is necessary to enhance the seafarers labor standards, establish a world standard, and the secure good seafarers.

IOI, a global NGO, was established in 1972 by the late Professor Elisabeth Mann Borgese. In 1996, IOI decided to begin addressing the problems of the poorer coastal communities. The first project was in India. This article introduces our mission and accomplishments.
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