Following the accident in which a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism expanded information provision and began announcing passenger ship operators that received "administrative guidance."
This was included in the interim report by the national committee established in response to the sinking accident as a "measure to be implemented promptly."
Until now, only businesses that had received "administrative dispositions" such as suspension of business or revocation of licenses were disclosed, but cases that received "administrative guidance" that did not lead to dispositions were also included.
The operator of the "KAZU 1" that sank in the accident received "administrative guidance" for multiple violations of regulations, but it was not announced. Information search site", and the period has been extended from 2 years to 5 years.
In addition, in order to focus our audits on businesses with a high risk of legal violations or accidents, we have set up whistleblower hotlines at transport bureaus in each region, so that users and employees can report information that may pose problems in safe operation. As a general rule, it is accepted by e-mail.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said, "By strengthening the collection and provision of safety-related information to users, we would like to raise the awareness of operators and ensure the safety of marine transportation."