Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer accident off the coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture; five people, including the captain at the time, suspended. Cost of repairing the destroyer due to this accident is approximately 4 billion yen, and it is expected that it will take several years to complete the repair.
The Japan Maritime Self-defense Force said, ``We take seriously the inconvenience caused to the public.We will once again take thorough safety measures and strive to prevent a recurrence.'' The captain was suspended for one month for failing to maintain necessary safety controls.