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Mr. Kuniaki Kato

Mr. Kuniaki Kato
Director of Innovation Policy Office, Ocean Development and Environment Policy Division, Maritime Bureau
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan

Professional History:

5.2025  Current Position

7.2023  Coordinator of Research Cooperation, National Maritime Research   Institute, National Institute of Maritime, Port and Aviation Technology

7.2020  Deputy Director, Inspection and Measurement Division, Maritime   Bureau

7.2015  Deputy Director, Ocean Development and Environment Policy Division,   Maritime Bureau

4.2013  Deputy Director, Office of the Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary

4.2003  Joined MLIT

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