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Environmental Charter
Basic Principles on the Environment
The Japanese Shipowners' Association (JSA), recognizing the importance of conserving the earth and the marine environment as being among the highest priorities, seeks for perfection in the safe navigation of vessels as well as promotes the easing of burdens on the environment and the effective use of resources, with the aim of reducing the risk of sea disasters and oil spills which inevitably cause marine pollution.
In escalating its efforts to advance the preservation of the environment, the JSA will at the same time continue to contribute to the healthy development of the Japanese and world economies, in recognition of the shipping industry being an important logistical element of the infrastructure which supports all industrial activities and people's lives.

Action Guidelines
Having formulated its action guidelines for the conservation of the environment, as listed below, the JSA will promote measures to protect the environment and help member companies with their proactive activities toward environmental preservation;

  1. Further conservation of the environment by strict adherence to domestic and international legislation concerning the earth and marine environment and voluntary implementation of environment-related policies;

  2. Establishment and enforcement of management systems designed to secure the safe navigation of vessels, also support and promotion of the development and installation of equipment to contribute;

  3. Employment of energy-saving, high-efficiency vessels and devices, reduction in the potential environmental impacts generated by vessel operations, and diminution and proper disposal of waste;

  4. Active endorsement of the elimination of sub-standard vessels which cause marine pollution-inducing accidents, and promotion of ship recycling;

  5. Provision of thorough education and training for the purpose of improving vessel navigation skills and conserving the earth and marine environment;

  6. Maintenance of proper systems and facilities so that disasters at sea or other major accidents can be quickly dealt with;

  7. Timely and consistent distribution of information on actions undertaken to preserve the environment and reinforcement of daily activities with a view to raising people's environmental awareness and conserving the environment; and

  8. Strengthening of cooperation with relevant organizations in Japan and overseas on environmental issues, and participation in and contribution to both domestic and international forums and conferences.

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