Safety inspection of the Sado Kisen car ferry before the year-end and New Year holidays / Sado Television

Updated December 24, 2021 10:01

Ahead of the year-end and New Year holidays when people and cargo move more, a safety inspection of the Sado Kisen car ferry was conducted by the Sado Coast Guard on the 23rd.

This safety inspection is carried out every year by the Sado Coast Guard Station for the purpose of ensuring the safety of ship traffic in conjunction with the year-end and New Year special warnings and safety guidance that the Japan Coast Guard implements.

On the day of the inspection, the car ferry "Okesa Maru" departing Ryotsu at 9:15 was inspected. In the presence of the captain, seven police officers, including the chief of the Sado Coast Guard Office, inspected the ship.

In the inspection, in addition to checking the storage status of life jackets and fire extinguishers in the cabin, in the wheelhouse, I asked the captain how to check the crew's drinking.

Sado Kisen's captain, Shinji Ito, said, "We are working hard to inspect the ship on a regular basis. Since many people will be returning to their hometowns for the New Year holidays, we will continue to ensure the safety of everyone and the safety of the Sado route. I would like to try to operate," he said.

Osamu Takahashi, chief of the Sado Coast Guard who conducted the inspection, said, "I was able to confirm that patrols were being carried out on board, and that the firefighting equipment and lifesaving equipment were fully equipped." was

The Sado Coast Guard Station will place sheriffs onboard and at the boarding gates until January 10 next year as a special precaution for the year-end and New Year holidays so that passengers can enjoy their voyage with peace of mind. is.

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