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On January 8, 2026, the passenger vessel 'New Ootori' operated by Tadootsu Kisen Co., Ltd. became unable to navigate due to engine trouble near Tadotsu Port. On January 13, 2026, the Shikoku Transport Bureau's Marine Operations Supervisor conducted an audit under the Marine Transportation Law and confirmed violations of safety management regulations. Consequently, on March 27, 2026, the bureau issued a transportation safety order to the company, including the directive that the captain must perform pre-departure inspections at least once a month, as stipulated in Article 41 of the safety management regulations.

On January 8, 2026, the passenger ship "New Ootori" operated by Tadootsu Kisen Co., Ltd. experienced an engine trouble incident near the port boundary of Tadotsu Port, rendering it unable to navigate. On January 13, 2026, an audit conducted by the Maritime Transport Law's oversight officer from the Shikoku Transport Bureau confirmed violations of safety management regulations. Subsequently, on March 27, 2026, the bureau issued an order requiring the captain to conduct pre-departure inspections at least once a month, in accordance with Article 41 of the safety management regulations.

On October 8 and 15, 2023, the Shikoku Transport Bureau conducted audits of Tadosu Kisen Co., Ltd. under the Marine Transportation Act and confirmed violations of relevant laws and safety management regulations, such as not implementing specified training for crew members as stipulated by the Crew Law. On January 13, 2024, the bureau issued a transportation safety assurance order to the company, including an instruction that vessel owners must conduct specified training for crew members of small passenger vessels in accordance with Article 118-4 of the Crew Law.

On October 8 and 15, 2023, the Shikoku Transport Bureau conducted audits of Tadotsu Kisen Co., Ltd. based on the Marine Transportation Law. It was confirmed that the company had not implemented the specific training for crew members as stipulated by the Ship Crew Law, violating relevant laws and safety management regulations. On January 13, 2024, the bureau issued a transportation safety order to the company, including the requirement that vessel owners must conduct specific training for crew members of small passenger vessels in accordance with Article 118-4 of the Ship Crew Law.