1. 26 Dec 2025 Transport Safety Order
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| Law / type | Laws on Marine Transportation Business / Transport Safety Order |
| Summary | On June 27, 2025, the passenger vessel 'Ferry New Awashima' operated by Awashima Kisen Co., Ltd. departed Iwafune Port without removing the passenger gangway, resulting in damage. On July 28 and 29, 2025, the Hokushinetsu Transport Bureau's maritime operations supervisor conducted an audit under the Marine Transportation Law and confirmed violations of relevant laws and regulations. On December 25, 2025, the Hokushinetsu Transport Bureau issued an order to the company, including the requirement that the captain verify the removal of the passenger gangway during pre-departure inspections and prepare necessary safety measures to ensure safe voyage. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=senpaku&EID=search&no=30 |