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It is now possible to take the Safety Manager Exam and Flight Operations Manager Exam using computer-based testing at Prometric Test Center in over 120 cities across Japan, covering all 47 prefectures.

The Marine Education Center (Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Representative Director: Takeshi Unegawachi) and Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Representative Director: James Hagenbuescher, hereinafter Prometric) will begin taking reservations for the Safety Manager Examination and Ship Operation Manager Examination, which will be administered using the Computer Based Test (CBT) method, from April 1, 2025.

On April 1, 2025, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Transport and Tourism announced the implementation of the Safety Manager Exam and Ship Operation Manager Exam. (https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji06_hh_000344.html) The Safety Manager Exam and Ship Operation Manager Exam are aimed at operators who operate ships that transport people, and are designed to enable those working in ship operation businesses to obtain the necessary qualifications under the Safety Manager and Ship Operation Manager Qualification Certificate System based on the Maritime Transportation Act, which is scheduled to come into effect in fiscal year 2026. Passing the exam and obtaining a certificate is expected to ensure the safety of ship operation and improve the quality of the entire industry.

The introduction of the CBT method allows Candidate to take the exam at Test Center in over 120 cities across all 47 prefectures throughout the country throughout the year, and they can check their results immediately after the exam. This improves convenience for Candidate and streamlines the administration of the exam.

Prometric has been providing computer-based tests, including national exams, in many countries around the world, and was selected to deliver the exams based on its extensive experience and high reliability. By utilizing Prometric 's technology and know-how, it is expected that the exams will be administered fairly and accurately.

Safety Manager Examination and Flight Operation Manager Examination

Test reservation start date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Test start date: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Test Format: CBT (Computer-Based Test)

Exam content: Exam to test the necessary knowledge for the duties of a safety manager and flight operations manager

How to reserve an exam You can reserve an exam online via the website (https://www.prometric-jp.com/examinee/test_list/archives/93)

[Comment from Tsuyoshi Unegawachi, Chairman of the General Incorporated Association, Marine Education Center]

"Prometric has an extensive track record with national examinations and is a reliable partner. The quality of their operation is also extremely high, with identity verification using My Number cards and the installation of surveillance cameras at Test Center, so we were able to trust them to conduct our exams with peace of mind. We believe that some of Candidate may not be good with computers, but their track record with other exams and support from the proctors gave us peace of mind. They have a track record in many remote islands and were flexible in accommodating us in our new location."

Comment from James Hagenbuscher, CEO Prometric Japan Co., Ltd.

"We are very pleased that the Marine Education Center will begin administering the Safety Manager Exam and Ship Operation Manager Exam using the computer-based testing method at our Test Center. We are proud to be able to support the administration of fair and accurate exams by utilizing Prometric 's technology and know-how. We hope that the introduction of this new system will further improve the safety of ship operation operations and contribute to improving the quality of the entire industry."

Name: General Incorporated Association Marine Education Center

Address: 2nd floor, Lakes Onomichi Building, 10-13 Dodo 1-chome, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 722-0035

Established: September 3, 2013

Website: https://kaiyokyoiku.jp/safety-generalmanager-exam

The Marine Co-education Center (General Incorporated Association) was established in 2013 with the cooperation of maritime industry stakeholders and organizations, primarily coastal shipping operators across the country, with the aim of alleviating and resolving the worsening shortage of seafarers in the coastal shipping industry.
Our center has accumulated knowledge about safety education for various seafarers through a private-sector-based training program for sixth-class marine officers. We aim to utilize this knowledge to ensure the qualifications of safety managers and operation managers who are responsible for the safety of passenger-transporting ships, thereby significantly reducing passenger ship accidents.

【Company Profile】

Company name: Prometric Japan Co., Ltd.

Head office location: 5F Ochanomizu Sola City Academia, 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative Director: James Hagenbuscher

Business description: Test administration services and related information processing services (CBT, IBT, PBT)

Established: March 1991

Website:https://www.prometric-jp.com/

Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of test delivery and evaluation solutions utilizing IT technology and is the Japanese subsidiary of Prometric in the United States. Trusted by Japanese government agencies, educational institutions, and Test sponsor, which require high security and reliability, the company boasts a large number of deliveries not only in Japan but also from Japan to overseas.

Prometric offers comprehensive, high-quality test development, administration and delivery services through the world's most secure network of test centers in more than 180 countries or through convenient online testing.

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