Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Government of Japan, has provided us with the following information.

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Japanese Government has amended “the Law on Liability for Oil Pollution Damage” in order to tackle the problem of abandoned-shipwreck in Japanese coastal waters. Under this law, most of ocean-going vessels shall be insured.

From March 1, 2005, the shipowner of a vessel calling at any Japanese port must fulfill the following requirements for entry.
– have P&I insurance for the vessel
– carry the relevant certificate on board
– report the status of insurance before entering a port

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For further information and contact details:

Outline of Compulsory Insurance Requirement
For Non-tanker Vessels (PDF)

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Government of Japan

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