1. 17 Feb 2026 Transport Safety Order
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| Law / type | Laws on Marine Transportation Business / Transport Safety Order |
| Summary | On December 3, 2025, the pleasure boat 'Oceans' operated by Shishijima Oceans Co., Ltd. became uncontrollable and ran aground off Kamekasa Island while traveling from Miya-no-shita Port in Mitoyo City to Shishijima. An audit conducted on December 17, 2025, by the Maritime Transport Law enforcement officer of the Shikoku Transport Bureau confirmed violations of safety management regulations. On February 17, 2026, the bureau issued an order to the company, including the requirement that the captain verify weather and sea conditions (excluding visibility) before departure and to cancel the voyage if conditions meet the criteria for suspension, based on Article 19 of the safety management regulations. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=senpaku&EID=search&no=24 |