A variety of measures are raised in the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy, but as regards the new perspective that a policy for management of the sea represents, I feel that strong interest and expectations have been generated among ocean stakeholders. This article provides an outline of the measures for managing the sea in the Basic Plan on Ocean Policy.

With the passing of the China's Coastal Zone Use Management Law, great improvements have been made in the orderly development of its ocean areas. Coastal zone property rights, use rights, and management obligations have been stipulated by law, making for effective conditions for the social and economic growth of coastal cities. Dalian and Yantai are model cities exemplifying this trend, as we could see from their beautiful beaches. It is sure that Japanese systems of pollution control and environmental conservation are more advanced than those of China. We could, however, learn much about China's comprehensive coastal management and reexamine Japan's own framework for managing its coastal zone areas.

Since the SOLAS Convention (amended in 2002) came into force in 2004, security initiatives have become an urgent issue. In December of 2006, Indonesia Maritime Security Coordinating Board (Bakorkamla) was established as a body under the direct oversight of the President's office, with the aim of creating a unified organization corresponding to the Japan Coast Guard. Cooperation from Japan regarding maritime and port security will become more important than ever. This report introduces some recent efforts of Indonesian government and Japan to enhance maritime and port security in Indonesian waters.