Submarine Tour Boat Sinking in Shiretoko: Defendant Kato Apologizes, 'No Words Are Enough'
The president of the company responsible for a submarine tour boat that sank in Shiretoko, Japan, resulting in 26 deaths and missing persons, expressed deep regret during a court hearing.
"It was your husband who caused the accident" - Contact from the defendant to the captain's wife in the Shiretoko trial
The trial of Seiichi Katsurada, president of Shiretoko Tour Boat, began as he faces charges of professional negligence leading to the deaths of 26 people in a boat sinking accident near Shiretoko Peninsula.
Expected to Propose on Her Birthday, Mother Says 'My Daughter Died Due to Man-Made Disasters,' Shiretoko Trial
The trial of Seiji Katsurada, the captain of the tour boat involved in a deadly sinking incident near Shiretoko, begins as details emerge from the victim's family recounting tragic events on the day of the accident.
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.
Guidance on Conditional Operations, Former Employee Says 'There Was No Instruction' - Shiretoko Sightseeing Boat Accident
A former employee of the Shiretoko sightseeing boat company claims they were not instructed about conditional operations before a tragic accident where 26 people died or went missing after a boat capsized.
Capture and Killing of a Bear Following Safety Measures Implemented After the Accident on Mt. Rausu
Authorities are implementing new safety measures, including the capture and potential killing of bears, following a fatal bear attack on a hiker in Shiretoko, Japan.