Japan invited ASEAN multinational measure Malacca waterway (photos)

According to Japan's Kyodo News reported on the 18th, the same day the Japanese government invited the Malacca Strait coast of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the person in charge came three maritime transport ministry, confirmed to cooperate with other countries to start the Strait channel measurements from next year. According to the Japanese Ministry of Land, introduced the narrow Strait of Malacca waterway, shipwreck occurred from time to time, the need for regular investigation confirmed terrain changes and obstacles such as the location of the sinking ship. Japanese vessels have to use the more strait since the 1960s Japan has participated in two measurements.

September 2014, at a meeting held in Malaysia, Japan decided to join. Measuring job plans next year to start at a higher degree of urgency five locations. Japanese shipping companies will provide funding and technical staff through charity Foundation "Malacca Straits council."