The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth program is based on the respective Joint Statements issued in January 1974 between Japan and the Republic of Indonesia , Malaysia , the Republic of Philippines  the Republic of Singapore and the Kingdom of Thailand. Negara Brunei Darussalam ,following full independence and its admission to the ASEAN in January 1984 , joined the program in 1985. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam joined in 1996 , following its admission to the ASEAN in July 1995 , and the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Union of Myanmar joined in 1998 after having been admitted to the ASEAN in July 1997. Furthermore , in 2000 , the Kingdom of Cambodia also joined this program following its admission to the ASEAN in April 1999. This program is carried out by the Government of Japan with the active participation and cooperation of these ten Southeast Asian countries.

The purpose of this program is to promote friendship and mutual understanding among the youth of Japan and Southeast Asian countries ; to broaden their perspective on the world , as well as to strengthen their motivation and ability in international cooperation by participating in discussions , in ob-board introductions to each country , and in various exchange activities both on-board and in the countries visited. In addition , the participating youths are expected to progress to leadership positions in youth activities , and in various other sections , in their own country after this program.
 

SSEAYP Activities :

1.Activities on Board the Ship ; 
     a) Discussion
     b) Solidarity group activities
     c) Club activities
     d) Introduction to each country
     e) Lectures
     f) Studies for safe voyage , including lifeboat drill
     g) Other activities approved by COC (Cruise Operating Committee)
2.Activities in the Countries Visited
     a) Courtesy calls and Reception
     b) Homestay
     c) Parties on board , and open ship
     d) Program on interaction with local people during a visit to facility
     e) Other activities arranged by the respective governments/ reception committee 

(Implementation of these is limited to when the program has sufficient spare time to add an extra activity other than those listed above.)

SSEAYP Official language :

English is the working language throughout this program.

SSEAYP Participating Youth Qualification :

1. 18-30 years of age
2. Able to participate throughout the program
3. Having a command of English adequate to enable participation in the activities both on board and in the countries visited.
4. In good health , both physically and mentally.
5. Adaptable to an orderly group life in accordance with the program schedule
6. Having a good understanding of, and interest in, the countries visited.

Expense for the SSEAYP :

1.The Government of Japan shall bear the following costs , as well as the costs required for the operation of the ship.
    1.1 Airfare for participating youths from their countries to the starting point.
    1.2 Airfare for participating youths from the finished point to their countries.
    1.3 Meals and beverages served according to the designated schedule on board the ship 
    1.4 Transportation for study tours , etc. in the designated itinerary in countries visited
    1.5 Transportation , admission fees , accommodation and meals required for study tours in the designated itinerary in  Japan

SSEAYP Disqualification :

Anyone disqualified as National Leader or participating youth (including those who are unable to continue their participation due to any cause for which the Government of Japan is not responsible) must pay their own expenses for returning home.

Japanese government will not respond for medical service in any case except service by doctor on board the ship.

2.Each country respond for :
  2.1 Selection and training 
  2.2 Welcome all participant youths in country program
  2.3 Airport tax
  2.4 Accident insurance

3.Participating youth respond for :
  3.1 Medical inspection for health
  3.2 Any suitable expense

If you need more information, please feel free to contact directly to ASSEAY Thailand