Shiretoko Cruise Ship Accident: Defendant Questioning Today, Family Says 'Truth Must Be Revealed in Public'
The questioning of the defendant, Seiji Katsurada, the president of the Shiretoko Cruise Company, begins today, following a tragic incident in which the 'KAZU I' cruise ship sank off Shiretoko Peninsula, resulting in the deaths or disappearances of 26 people.
Coast Guard Officer Testifies: Defendant's Statements on the Day of the Incident Were 'Vague' - Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat Accident
A Coast Guard officer testified in court that the statements made by the defendant, the president of the company involved in the tragic sinking of a sightseeing boat that resulted in 26 deaths or missing persons, were unclear and inconsistent.
Possibility of Capsizing '70-80%'': Former Coast Guard Officer Testifies in Shiretoko Cruise Ship Accident Trial
In the trial concerning the 2022 sinking of the sightseeing ship 'KAZU I' near Shiretoko Peninsula, a former coast guard officer testified that there was a 70-80% chance of capsizing under the conditions present on the day of the accident.