Abstract
To construct and enhance the basic technologies that are important for marine research, we at the Marine Technology Center have been doing research and development on marine-related advanced technologies, as well as operating and managing seven vessels, manned submersibles, unmanned probes, various other observation devices, high-pressure water tanks, and other research facilities, while actively improving their performance and developing new devices. At the same time, we have been supporting research and fostering engineers in the related fields. We have outlined below our activities during the last five years until 2008.
