1. 13 Apr 2026 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Laws on Marine Transportation Business / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | On February 10, 2026, the pilot boat 'Irogo 5' operated by Iroko Pilot Boat Co., Ltd. collided with a fishing boat off Cape Iroko. An audit conducted on March 4, 2026, by the maritime labor supervisor of the Chubu Transport Bureau, under the Maritime Transportation Law, confirmed violations of safety management regulations. Subsequently, on April 13, 2026, the Chubu Transport Bureau issued a warning to the company, including a directive that the captain must contact the vessel's management when reaching certain points on the standard route or under other specified conditions, in accordance with Articles 30 of the safety management regulations and Articles 10 and 11 of the operational standards. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=senpaku&EID=search&no=14 |