II. Promotion of efficient operations III. Financial statements IV. Short-term borrowed money V. Disposal of important properties of planning of mortgage VI. Disposition of surplus funds VII. Others
Chapter 1. Outline of Japan Agency <strong>for</strong> Marine- Earth Science and Technology 1. Activities (1) Objective The objective of the Independent Administrative Institution, Japan Agency <strong>for</strong> Marine-Earth Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "JAMSTEC") is to contribute to the development of academic ocean research as well as to elevate the level of ocean science and technology through comprehensive activities such as fundamental ocean research and development, and cooperative academic ocean research according to the philosophy of contribution to peace and welfare (Article 4, Law concerning the Independent Administrative Institution, Japan Agency <strong>for</strong> Marine-Earth Science and Technology [hereinafter referred to as the "Law"]) (2) Scope of activities (Article 17, Section 1, No. 1 to 7 of the Law) 1) To conduct fundamental ocean research and development. 2) To make the achievements of the above activity wellknown and promote their utilization. 3) To cooperate with universities and inter-university research institutes in academic ocean research through operation of vessels, etc. 4) To make the facilities and equipment of JAMSTEC available <strong>for</strong> use by those who conduct research and development or academic research in science and technology. 5) To train researchers and engineers in ocean science and technology and enhance their qualifications. 6) To collect, organize, store and provide internal and external in<strong>for</strong>mation and materials on ocean science and technology. 2. Locations of offices and institutes Headquarters Yokohama Institute <strong>for</strong> Earth Science Mutsu Institute <strong>for</strong> Oceanography Kochi Institute <strong>for</strong> Core Sample Research Washington Office Tokyo Office Global Oceanographic Data Center 3.Status of capital fund Class Government investment Private investment Closing balance Total capital fund 2-15, Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa, Japan Tel: +81-46-866-3811 3173-25, Showa-Cho, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan Tel: +81-45-778-3811 690, Kitasekine, Sekine, Mutsu-shi, Aomori, Japan Tel: +81-175-25-3811 200 Otsu, Monobe, Nankoku-shi, Kochi, Japan Tel: +81-88-864-6705 1120 20th Street, NW, Suite-700, Washington, D.C. 20036, USA Hibiya Central Bldg., 6F, Nishi-Shimbashi 1-2-9, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Tel: +81-3-5157-3900 224-3, Azatoyohara, Nago-shi , Okinawa, Japan Tel: +81-980-50-0111 Initial balance Increase during the year Decrease during the year 84,210 0 0 84,210 5 0 0 5 84,215 0 0 84,215 4.Executive officers Title Name Time of office Personal history President (Full-time) Executive Director (Full-time) Auditor (Full-time) Auditor (Part-time) Yasuhiro Kato Kiyoshi Suehiro Tsutomu Imamura Asahiko Taira Mishihiko Kato Yukiko Hori April 1, 2004 - March 31, 2009 April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008 April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008 April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008 April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008 April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2008 1967 Graduated from University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering 1995 Director-general of the Research and Development Bureau of the Science and Technology Agency 1999 Vice-Minister <strong>for</strong> Science and Technology 1980 Graduated from Doctoral Course, Department of Geophysics, Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo 1996 Professor, Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo 1999 Japan Marine Science and Technology Center, Director of Deep Sea Research Department 1971 Graduated from Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University 2001 Director-General, R&D Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2002 Director-General, National Institute of Science and Technology Policy 1970 Graduated from School of Science, Tohoku University 1985 Professor, Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo 2002 Japan Marine Science and Technology Center, 1970 Graduated from Hiroshima University, Bachelor of Engineering 1995 Manager, Administration Division, Administration Department, JAMSTEC 2004 Director, Administration Department, JAMSTEC 1963 Graduated from College of Social Relations, Rikkyo University 1974 President, Enoshima Aquarium Co., Ltd. 2001 Councilor, Japan Marine Science and Technology Center 7) To conduct operations ancillary to the above activities. 5. Staff The authorized number of full-time staff at the end of FY <strong>2007</strong> was 328. The number of full-time staff decreased by 1 person from the end of the previous year, <strong>for</strong> a 0.3% decrease. The average age of the staff is 42.5 years (at end of previous year: 42.4 years). The full-time staff includes 17 persons loaned from the national government, etc. and 1 person loaned from the private sector. 6. Law constituting grounds <strong>for</strong> establishment Law concerning the Independent Administrative Institution, Japan Agency <strong>for</strong> Marine- Earth Science and Technology (2003 Law No. 95) 7. Competent minister Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 8. History October 1971 At the request of the Japan Federation of Economic Organizations, Japan Marine Science and Technology Center was established as an authorized corporation with investments and contributions from government and industry. June 1990 The system of SHINKAI 6500 was completed. March 1995 KAIKO succeeded in the world's deepest dive in the Mariana Trench. October 1995 Mutsu Office was opened. September 2000 Washington Office was opened.
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