noun
maritime judicial scrivener; marine procedure commission agent
A licensed professional in Japan who handles administrative procedures related to ships, maritime affairs, and marine insurance on behalf of clients. Similar to a judicial scrivener but specialized in maritime law and procedures.
海事代理士は船舶の登録や検査の手続きを代行する。
A maritime judicial scrivener handles procedures such as ship registration and inspection on behalf of clients.
彼は海事代理士の資格を取得して、海運会社で働いている。
He obtained a maritime judicial scrivener license and works at a shipping company.
Compound of 海事 (maritime affairs) + 代理士 (licensed agent/procedure specialist). The term reflects the specialized legal role in Japanese maritime administration.