On the 2nd, cargo ships collided near the Kurushima Strait off the coast of Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, and one ship sank, and the whereabouts of the two crew members are still unknown.
A ship that is believed to have sunk has been found on the seabed near the site, and the Japan Coast Guard is planning to enter the ship and investigate whether there are any people left behind.
Around 7:30 pm on the 2nd, near the Kurushima Strait in the northwest of Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, a cargo ship "Seiryu" (716 tons) from Toba City, Mie Prefecture and a cargo ship "Kouei Maru" (499 tons) from Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. t) collided.
The Seiryu sank, and among the five crew members, captain Sosuke Kitai (63) and first officer Yuki Watanabe (24) are missing.
The Japan Coast Guard has been searching through the night with patrol boats and other means, but so far no clues have been found.
In addition, on the 3rd, a special rescue team conducted a diving survey for the first time, and a ship that appeared to be a "seiryu" was found on the seabed at a depth of 57 meters near the accident site.
The Japan Coast Guard will continue to conduct underwater surveys to find out if anyone has been left behind by entering the ship.