From April of 2014, the Japan Transport Safety Board has put into operation Japan - Marine Accident Risk and Safety Information System (J-MARISIS), that allows viewing of reports made public by foreign countries' marine safety investigation authorities. With the globalization of marine casualty information, the international sharing of information concerning the causes of marine casualties and safety measures is indispensable for preventing future occurrences of marine casualties and the loss of precious lives and property, as well as environmental pollution, that accompany them.
Selected Papers No.20