Three years ago, a Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine collided with a cargo ship while surfacing off the coast of Kochi Prefecture, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force cut the then-captain's pay due to inadequate command and supervision on board. Five people were given disciplinary action.
In February 2021, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine Soryu, which was training off the coast of Cape Ashizuri in Kochi Prefecture, collided with a civilian cargo ship as it surfaced, injuring three submariners. I did.
Regarding this accident, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force said that the 52-year-old 2nd class captain who was the captain at the time had inappropriate supervision, including failing to instruct the crew to be fully aware of the ships around them. As of the 19th, I was punished with a pay reduction.
In addition, two senior Self-Defense Force officials and a petty officer who were involved in the operation of the submarine were given pay cuts, and a first class captain in his 50s who was in the position of instructing training was given a reprimand. They each took disciplinary action.
Due to this accident, the submarine was repaired at a cost of approximately 2.6 billion yen.
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.''