Last updated : September 04, 2005

MS. NIPPON MARU

• The Government of Japan chartered the Nippon Maru and entrusted its operation to Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line Ltd. for the SSEAYP

• The Nippon Maru is an ocean liner with an overall length of 166.6 metres and a gross tonnage of 21,903 tons.

• It is equipped with 202 cabins, a hall, a saloon, a lounge, a library, a Japanese-Style room, a deck for exercise, a swimming pool, a clinic, a beauty saloon, laundry rooms, a dining saloon etc.

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Nippon Maru Song

Lyric & Music: Augusto Francisco Jasmin Meyer

Nippon Maru , sailing the blue , blue ocean.
Riding the waves over the deep blue sea.

Can you tell me how much you can cover a day?
Can you tell me how long you have gone
with the purpose of bringing together
young heart and mind?

Nippon Maru , sailing the blue , blue ocean
chasing the wind over the deep blue sea.
Can you take me with you to the ports of the world
with the message of love and peace?

Can you take me to the nations where caring
is only a word to say?

If you carry us over and out to the world
There's a chance we can speak to them all.
There's a chance we can tell them the world's but home
and all people's family!

(repeat first two verses , then fade away)
 

• Post Office: During the cruise, the Participating Youths (PYS) can send letters through the post office on board the ships.

• Clinic:  A doctor and a nurse are stationed at the clinic.  The consultation hours are during 9:00 - 11:15 and 15:00 - 17:00.  The PYs are requested to see the staff nurse of the Administration at first, except in the serious and/or urgent cases.   The PYs are requested to report to the administration staffs as soon as possible through the same Solidarity Group (SG) or roommates or friends so that the administration can keep up with health condition of every PY.    When the clinic is closed, the sick participants should consult with the nurse stationed at the Administration Office.

• Store Rooms:   The store rooms are provided for each participating country.

• Utility Rooms:  Drinking water, hot water and ice cubes are available in the utility rooms.

• Vending machines : Only Japanese coins can be used for the vending machines.

• Type of Electricity Used in Cabins:  The type of electricity used in the cabins is AC/100V, 60Hz, 1.2Kw capacity.  A hair drier is furnished in each cabin.

• Meals:   Meals will usually be served in buffet style, and the dishes which contain pork of beef will be clearly labeled. All kinds of meat except pork are HALAL.

Deck Plan of Nippon Maru


Sun Deck (8F)
Located at the highest point of the ship, it was used for sunbathing during the day and to watch the stars at night.

Lido Deck and Lido Terrace (7F)
Located at the poolside, these places were used to practice Japanese Drums and for programs which required the use of water. Many voluntary activities such as parties and festivals for passing the equator were carried out here.

Sky Veranda (7F)
This place was used to carry out small group activities such as group meetings and discussions

Sports Deck (6F)
Mainly used to carry out various sports activities such as for martial arts, clubs, sports and recreation. National flags were hoisted here, and this place was also used for special deck lunches or dinners.

Saloon (6F)
Widely used for programmes and events such as seminars, group activities, voluntary activities, GLs' Meetings, committee meetings, and discussions. This was a quiet place at night compared to the noisy Piano Lounge neighboring it, and the PYs used the lounge to continue informal discussions after a busy day.

Piano Lounge (6F)
This place was used for club activities such as music club and for any voluntary activities such as parties and other events. Night time parties enhanced friendship through music and dance together.

Veranda (6F)
Seminars and group activities were carried out here, and some people who wanted to continue serious discussions also enjoyed the privacy this place offered.

Washitsu (5F)
Washitsu (Japanese- Style Room) This traditional room was used for activities such as sado (Japanese Tea Ceremony) club.

Library (5F)
This place opens 24 hours a day. The participants came here to study, attend seminars, and work for the press club.

Dolphin Lounge (5F)
Many group activities and voluntary activities occurred here. It was also used as a place to prepare for and practice activities in Dolphin Hall

Dolphin Hall (4F)
As the largest multipurpose hall in the ship, this area was used for morning assemblies, national presentations, sports and recreations, exhibition, farewell parties, completion ceremonies, and club and voluntary activities.

Rest Spot (4F)
The Rest Spot was at the foremost section of the ship, and it was used for seminars and voluntary and group activities.

Administration Counter (3F)
The counter was used to submit inquiries or application forms, to borrow articles from the administration, and to submit plans for activities. The on-board post office was also set up at this counter.

Fitness Centre (2F)
The fitness equipment was put to use by the participants who would exercise during their free time here. The place was also used for voluntary activities and for practice for the national presentation.

Theatre (1F)
With a large number of seats, its size was used to show movies, hold seminars, carry out voluntary activities and for practice for the national presentations.

Counseling Room
This comfortable and private location allowed the advisor from the field of psychology to serve as a counselor on board the ship