- National determinations

By note verbal addressed to the ILO Director-General and dated 05 August 2013, Japan will not regard persons who are not regarded as seafarers under the Mariners Act of Japan to be seafarers for the purpose of this Convention. Such persons include: - harbour pilots and other persons that are specialists whose work is not part of the routine business of the ship; and - guest entertainers, repair technicians and other persons who perform work that is occasional and short term, with their principal place of employment being onshore.

By note verbal addressed to the ILO Director-General and dated 05 August 2013, Japan will not apply this Convention to ships of less than 200 gross tonnage and ships for ships for which owners only employ relatives residing with such owners.

By note verbal addressed to the ILO Director-General and dated 05 August 2013, Japan will not apply the provisions of Regulation 3.1 and Standard A3.1 of the Convention to ships of less than 200 gross tonnage not engaged in international voyages.