About National Maritime Research Institute
National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI) is one of the world's top academic institutions featuring high-level experimental facilities, major maritime and ocean technology research centers that support approximately 150 researchers. NMRI mainly focuses on research for:
- Securing safe marine transportation
- Preserving the marine environment
- Ocean development
- Developing fundamental technologies for marine transportation
NMRI facility, located in the western Tokyo city of Mitaka-shi, the Actual Sea Model Basin, 400-m Towing Tank, the Comprehensive Simulation System, the Deep Sea Basin, and other testing facilities.
You can learn more about the NMRI here.
Tour Programme
Date: Friday, 12 June 2026
Departs: 8:30 departure from Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Return: Approximately 13:30 at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Venue: National Maritime Research Institute (NMRI), 6-38-1, Shinkawa, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo
| Time |
Programme Highlights |
Location |
| 08:30 |
Coach departs for NMRI |
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba |
| 09:45 |
Welcome and safety briefing. Overview of NMRI facilities |
NMRI |
| 10:05 |
Tour of NMRI facilities |
NMRI |
| 11:00 |
Coffee tea and snack served |
NMRI |
| 11:20 |
Tour continues of NMRI facilities
(Group photo at the facility) |
NMRI |
| 12:20 |
Board coach for return to Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba |
NMRI |
| 13:35 |
Return to Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba |
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba |
Registration Fee: ¥13,000 JPY per pax (inclusive of transport and light refreshment)
Important Note: Restrictions on participation apply and participants will be screened for access to the tour. The following information must be submitted in advance:
- Name
- Nationality
- Affiliated organization and location (country, city), Position
if accompanied by someone, indicate who you are accompanying
If a participant is deemed ineligible to participate in the tour, then they will be offered the opportunity to switch to another tour or a full refund.
Accompanying people may participate if there is available space. Preference will be given to conference participants.
Maximum capacity: 40 participants