The Office of Naval Research (ONR), a US government office embedded in the US Navy, supports universities, government research centers and industries on the basis of a science and technology policy with a long-term view. The ONR has achieved revolutionary progress in a wide range of scientific and technological fields. This discussion is an overview of some of the results of its efforts to promote science and research, with special focus on ocean studies.

At the Maritime Safety Academy (MSA), we promote collaboration and strengthened liaison among the various countries and regions of Asia on efforts to grapple with problems of ocean security, such as piracy and arms theft at sea. As part of this effort, JCGA accepts exchange students from many countries and collaborates with various marine security agencies on personnel training. At present Southeast Asian nations are moving to establish their own Coast Guard services. JCGA expects exchange students trained at this institution will serve a crucial role in this important undertaking.
Selected Papers No.5(p.25)

The surest way to preserve the techniques of shipwrights for successive generations is to observe the artisans' every action and write down everything. Today, however, the opportunity to do this is rare. Moreover, many shipwrights seem reluctant to divulge the secrets of their trade if they believe the listener is a member of the same profession. A museum curator is an ideal listener, as he or she has no conflict of interest with the shipwright, so the artisan can feel free to explain all. In this way the Society hopes to preserve a precious body of skills for successive generations.