A diver confirmed that a tourist ship sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, and as a result, there was no major damage. We decided to lift it up to and lift it up on the work boat on the 23rd.
A tourist boat "KAZU 1" sank off the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 14 people and missing 12 people. We searched and investigated the inside of the ship that sank on the seabed.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, no major damage was found on the hull in the investigation so far, and it was confirmed that it was strong enough to move, so as a result of the examination, it was judged that "withdrawal is possible" 21 We decided to start work from day to day.
Specifically, on the 21st, we will close the opening of the hull to prevent equipment from leaking out of the ship, fix heavy objects with ropes, and remove objects that hinder repatriation such as antennas. Is to do.
At the earliest, on the 22nd, a wire tied to the ship will be used to lift it to a depth of 10 meters.
The policy is to move the tourist boat underwater as it is, sail to the sea area where the work boat can drop the anchor, and then withdraw the boat onto the work boat as early as the 23rd.
However, it is expected that the work will not proceed as planned due to the fast tides in the sea area and the expected windy days, so the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has decided to proceed with the work carefully.
Instructed to do everything in its power to respond to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said at the accident countermeasures headquarters meeting held on the night of the 20th, "I want you to start withdrawal for the purpose of searching for unknown persons, investigating the cause of the accident, thoroughly pursuing responsibility, etc." I instructed them to work together.