1. 27 Mar 2026 Transport Safety Order
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| Law / type | Laws on Marine Transportation Business / Transport Safety Order |
| Summary | 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. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=senpaku&EID=search&no=15 |