About Us

Founded on

17th May 1984

Synopsis record of its title and organization

The title of the organization (Japanese) and its membership rules were amended on 5th February 2004.

Address

Kaiun Bldg 5th Fl, 2-6-4 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 JAPAN

Number of Members
(As of July 2021)

86 companies including crewing agencies, ship management companies and shipowners

Number of vessels
(As of July 2021)

2,247 vessels with 45,825 seafarers

At the Forefront of Shipping and Seafarers (Maritime Press, Extra Edition)
Published in 2014 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the IMMAJ.
It looks back at the history and activities of the Association for 30 years from its inception.

Maritime Press, Extra Edition

IMMAJ BOARD MEMBERS

(As of July 2021)

Policy

To establish fair and effective crewing systems as well as to assist in strengthening the international competitiveness of its members, thereby contributing to the development of the Japanese maritime industry.

Objectives

IMMAJ shall contribute to the development of the Japanese maritime industry by securing the supply of excellent seafarers to the Japanese merchant fleet, by way of (a) ensuring good working conditions for foreign seafarers on board Japanese merchant FOC vessels through international labor negotiations and (b) promoting education and training to enhance seafarers’ skills and developing seafarers' welfare.

Main Activities

• To negotiate at international collective bargaining forums and conclude labor agreements on the working conditions of foreign seafarers on board FOC vessels of the Japanese merchant fleet on behalf of our members.
• To promote various activities to provide maritime education and training, with the understanding and cooperation of relevant parties in Japan and abroad, to improve the quality of foreign seafarers managed by our members.
• To promote various activities with the understanding, cooperation, and advice of relevant parties in Japan and abroad to facilitate the welfare of foreign seafarers managed by our members.
• To consult, negotiate and co-ordinate with the relevant authorities and organizations in Japan and abroad to resolve common problems of our members and promote their interests.

Overseas facilities

IMMAJ-PJMCC Joint Secretariat Office

（Address, TEL and FAX of Representatives are same as above.）