In the accident where a tourist ship sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido, the Maritime Security Headquarters searched the inside of the ship again before landing the hull carried to Abashiri Port, and also investigated to identify the cause of the accident such as checking the damaged part. I am going to proceed.
In the accident where the tourist ship "KAZU 1" (19 tons) sank off the Shiretoko Peninsula, killing 14 passengers and missing 12 people, the hull once lifted from the sinking site was being carried. However, on the 27th, it was taken up by a salvage company's workboat and transported to Abashiri Port, about 45 km away.
The hull is covered with seats and is placed on a moored work vessel, which will be landed at the port in the future.
According to the 1st Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, prior to landing, an investigator will check the engine room of the ship when water is drained from the ship, and will search again for any leftovers.
In addition, we will start to grasp the damage status of the hull before landing and hurry to identify the cause of the accident.
In addition, in the midst of bad weather, we will proceed with the investigation on the suspicion of accidental fatalities in business by voluntarily asking the president of the operating company who decided to set sail.
On the other hand, the Japan Coast Guard Headquarters will continue to search for missing persons over a wide area from the area around the site to the area around Kunashir Island in the Northern Territories.