Activities of the Society

The Society is a leading organization in Japan relating to naval architecture and ocean engineering, and is widely promoting various academic activities such as follows.

• Annual meeting and conference (spring and autumn meeting)
• Various symposia organized by research committees or regional branches
• Training courses, seminars, etc.
• Visiting tours to shipyards, factories, etc.

Conference/Meeting

• Journal of the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (in Japanese) : twice a year
• Bulletin "KANRIN" (in Japanese) : bimonthly
• Journal of Marine Science and Technology : quarterly
• Transactions of JASNAOE meeting
• Texts of symposia

KANRIN/Bulletin

• Research /investigation planning by Research Planning Committee
• Divisional Research Planning Group for each field
  ( Performance / Dynamics / Structure /Strength / Material / Welding / Manufacturing / Design / Outfitting / Ocean Engineering / Ocean Environment / Information Technology )
• Project Research Committees
• Strategic Research Committees
• Research Groups for each field

Research Group, Committee

• Social education courses for NAOEs
  (in cooperation with The Shipbuilders' Association of Japan, and The Cooperative Association of Japan Shipbuilders)
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for NAOEs
• Training Courses for Associated Professional Engineer Examination
• Cooperative work with JABEE
• Enlightenment activities for young people on ship and ocean field

• Committee for International Affairs
  ( International Rules Group, International Exchange Group )
• Organizing cooperative projects with overseas relevant organizations
• Investigations on international standards, IMO, etc.

• Best Paper (Book, Research, Development) Award
• Best Paper Award for the Youth ("Inui Award")
• "Ship and Ocean Technology Award"
• "Ship of the Year" Award
• JASNAOE Student Award
• JASNAOE Award for Social Contribution