The Project for Enhancing Coast Guard Capabilities in the Republic of Palau

OUTLINE OF THE PROJECT

　The Nippon Foundation has been supporting three Micronesian countries, i.e. Palau, Federated States of Micronesia and Marshall Islands for enhancing their coast guard capabilities since 2008. The project is implemented in collaboration with The Sasakawa Peace Foundation, The Japan Association of Marine Safety (JAMS) and the governments of Australia and U.S.A. Under the project in Palau, a patrol vessel of 40m, berthing facilities and an administrative building for “Bureau of Maritime Security and Fish, Wildlife Protection” were constructed
Fisheries Engineering Co., Ltd. rendered full consultant services for design and supervision of all these constructions.
By the President of Palau, Mr. Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. , the berth was named “Melusch Melachel” (meaning “Port of Fortune” in Palauan language) and the administration building “Bai ra Bul” (meaning “Watch Tower” in Palauan language)