1. 26 Sept 2024 Administrative Guidance
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| Law / type | Laws on Marine Transportation Business / Administrative Guidance |
| Summary | On July 2, 2024, the passenger and auto ferry 'Silver Breeze' operated by Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Co., Ltd. ran aground on a wave-dissipating block while entering Tomakomai Port with 119 passengers. No injuries occurred. On July 12, 2024, the Tohoku Transport Bureau's operations labor supervisor conducted an audit based on the Marine Transportation Law. On September 26, 2024, the Tohoku Transport Bureau issued a warning to the company, including a directive that the voyage manager should oversee all aspects of vessel operation management and transportation safety in accordance with Article 18 of the Safety Management Regulations, ensuring compliance and implementation. |
| Source | https://www.mlit.go.jp/nega-inf/cgi-bin/search.cgi?jigyoubunya=senpaku&EID=search&no=55 |