The transport ministry will require passenger ships operating in cold waters to carry life rafts from next April. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/04/japan/cold-water-passenger-ships-life-rafts/ #japan #kazui #marineaccidents
Japan to require passenger ships sailing in cold waters to carry life rafts

The move follows the deadly sinking of the Kazu I tour boat off Hokkaido in April 2022.

The Japan Times