In January of last year, a destroyer ran aground in shallow water in the Seto Inland Sea off the coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture.The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force suspended the then-captain for one month for failing to maintain necessary safety controls, and five senior Self-Defense Force personnel were suspended. was given disciplinary action.
In January last year, the Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Inazuma, which was conducting a test voyage in the Seto Inland Sea, ran aground in shallow water off the coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture and was unable to sail.Five days later, it was towed away by a private ship.
Regarding this accident, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force issued a statement on the 19th, alleging that the 42-year-old 2nd class officer who was serving as the captain at the time had inappropriate supervision, including instructing the ship to change the route without considering safety aspects. I was given a disciplinary punishment of one month's suspension.
Additionally, four senior Self-Defense Forces personnel in their 20s to 40s who were involved in the operation of the destroyer were suspended from their jobs for three days and given disciplinary action for one day.
The cost of repairing the destroyer due to this accident is approximately 4 billion yen, and it is expected that it will take several years to complete the repair.
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.''