Home1998 Treaties and Agreements ...Japan (12986) – Agreement Amending the Agreement of December 12, 1986 on Maritime Search and Rescue hide Japan (12986) – Agreement Amending the Agreement of December 12, 1986 on Maritime Search and Rescue TIAS Office of Treaty Affairs September 30, 1998 Maritime Matters: Search and Rescue Agreement effected by exchange of notes signed at Washington September 30, 1998; Entered into force September 30, 1998. Download attachment [185 KB] Tags Japan Maritime Matters Treaties