Shuichi Iwanami, Commandant, Japan Coast GuardoicesAs the Japan Coast Guard celebrates its 70th anniversary, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News offers insights on the current status and future direction of the JCG courtesy of an interview with Shuichi Iwanami, Commandant, Japan Coast Guard.BY GREG TRAUTHWEINIwanami*Note: At the time this interview was conducted, Shuichi Iwanami was still Vice Commandant for Operations.Photo: Japan Coast Guard54 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • NOVEMBER 2018MR #11 (50-57).indd 54 MR #11 (50-57).indd 54 10/29/2018 11:03:25 AM10/29/2018 11:03:25 AM