Japanese Captain Faces Prosecution for Ferry Grounding

Japanese Captain Faces Prosecution for Ferry Grounding

The captain of a K Line-operated ferry has been referred for prosecution in connection with a grounding on the island of Hokkaido last year. In the e...

Captain Faces Charges After Ferry Runs Aground Due To Human Error

Image for representation purposes only In the early hours of July 2, 2024, the 8,901-ton ferry Silver Breeze ran aground at Tomakomai West Port in Hokkaido, Japan. The vessel struck a breakwater near the port entrance around 1:05 a.m. while arriving from Hachinohe Port in Aomori Prefecture. Although there were no injuries among the 140 passengers and crew members, the ferry suffered major damage to its bow. Investigations by the Japan Coast Guar…