Administrative Guidance Records in Japan

On December 10, 2025, the passenger and vehicle ferry 'Mishima' operated by Omishima Blue Line Co., Ltd. collided with the breakwater at Okamura Port. An audit by the Shikoku Transport Bureau on February 27, 2026, confirmed violations of safety management regulations. On July 16, 2026, the bureau issued a warning including a requirement for the captain to report accidents promptly under Article 42 of the safety management regulations.

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On June 12, 2026, Okinawa General Bureau issued administrative guidance to Kumejima Ocean Jet Co., Ltd. following a maritime accident involving their passenger vessel Ocean Jet at Kanejo Port on May 2, 2026. An audit confirmed violations of safety management regulations, and a warning was issued to the company's safety and operation managers to conduct regular, understandable safety training for crew members.

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On June 12, 2026, Okinawa General Bureau issued an administrative guidance to Kumejima Ocean Jet Co., Ltd. following an incident involving a passenger vessel contacting the seabed at Kaneku Port on May 2, 2026. An audit revealed violations of safety management regulations, and a warning was issued to the safety and operations manager to conduct regular, understandable safety training for crew members.

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On June 12, 2026, Okinawa General Bureau issued an administrative guidance to Kumejima Ocean Jet Co., Ltd. regarding a maritime accident and violations of safety management regulations following an incident on May 2, 2026, involving the passenger vessel 'Ocean Jet' at Kumejima Port.

On May 29, 2026, the Shikoku Transport Bureau issued an administrative guidance to Takamatsu Marine Taxi Co., Ltd., following an incident on March 23, 2026, where the vessel TAKAMATU contacted the seabed near Naoshima. An audit confirmed violations of safety management regulations, and a warning was issued requiring the establishment of an alcohol testing system for safety managers.

On May 29, 2026, the Shikoku Transport Bureau issued an administrative guidance to Takamatsu Marine Taxi Co., Ltd., following an incident on March 23, 2026, where the vessel 'TAKAMATU' contacted the seabed near Naoshima. An audit confirmed violations of safety management regulations, leading to a warning including the requirement to establish an alcohol testing system using an alcohol detector.

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On March 6, 2026, a safety audit was conducted on Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, revealing issues requiring improvement. The city was instructed to implement corrective measures by June 11, 2026, including establishing a system to accurately monitor on-site operations, conducting appropriate inspections of the Kiri-ga-mine First Romance Lift, and reporting any changes to inspection procedures. The audit was carried out under the Railway Business Act and related ministerial ordinances.

Fukui Railway Co., Ltd. was issued administrative guidance following a safety audit conducted from December 9 to 12, 2025. The audit identified multiple issues related to track maintenance, switch maintenance, railway facility inspections, and vehicle material modifications. The company is instructed to implement corrective measures, investigate root causes, and report by June 11, 2026.

The Kanto Transport Bureau issued administrative guidance to Kominato Railway Co., Ltd. following a safety audit conducted from March 3 to March 5, 2026. The audit identified deficiencies in track maintenance, particularly regarding significant elevation differences and drainage functions. The company was instructed to develop a comprehensive repair plan, including drainage and ballast replenishment, and to report on measures taken by July 28, 2026.

The Chubu Regional Development Bureau issued administrative guidance to Toyohashi Railway Co., Ltd. following a safety audit from November 10 to 12, 2025. The audit identified multiple compliance issues related to railway safety standards, track maintenance, station platform clearances, vehicle modifications, and driver fitness testing. Toyohashi Railway was instructed to implement corrective measures and report by May 29, 2026.

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