A seminar that is implemented for new students in the Department of Manufacturing Technologists, the Institute of Technologists, is a unique program for new students to design and produce their own boats to race. This year, the race was held on July 31 at Doman Green Park in Toda City. It is the task of the Institute of Technologists to cultivate the spirit of engineering among its students and to mould them into professional technicians.

The International Association of Maritime Universities is an organization that includes among its members most of the world's premier four-year maritime universities. The membership has rapidly increased since seven maritime universities representing each region of the world met in Istanbul, Turkey in 1999 to establish the Association. Currently there are 45 member universities representing nearly every part of the world. The goal of IAMU is to make a significant contribution to the international maritime community through the education and training of superior maritime personnel and by conducting investigative research in marine safety.
Selected Papers No.7(p.19)

I think that the easy popularization of private boats through the deregulation of small crafts is problematic. It is absolutely essential to understand the background beyond the control of the government's vertical administrative structure, and to observe and discuss the state of affairs. It is fine to promote marine leisure, but it is not acceptable for private boat owners to disregard fishing manners and local rules. How to inform and make portable boat users adhere to standards is an important issue.