In 1899, he assumed the post of the first Administrative Director of Imperial Kaiji Kyokai (present-day Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Japan Maritime Society), and made an effort to organize Imperial Fleet of Loyalty and Courage with Imperial Prince Takehito ARISUGAWANOMIYA as President.
1899年、帝国海事協会初代理事長となり、有栖川宮威仁親王を総裁に奉戴し、帝国義勇艦隊結成に尽くした。