Japan suspends three Tokai Kisen ferries for safety violations

Based on · First reported 2 Oct 2026

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered a 20‑day suspension of three Tokai Kisen vessels, the Tachibana Maru, Seven Islands Kaze and Seven Islands Tomo, effective from October 9 to October 28. The ferries operate on the Tokyo‑Hachijo Island, Tokyo‑Oshima‑Mikurajima and Atami‑Oshima routes. The suspension follows inspections that found the ships did not comply with safety management regulations under the Act on the Regulation of Maritime Carriage of Passengers and Baggage.
The temporary halt removes these vessels from service for the specified period, impacting passenger and baggage transport on the affected routes. The action underscores the ministry’s enforcement of maritime safety standards for passenger carriers.

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