Tokai Kisen announced that President Yamazaki Junichi (山崎潤一) would resign effective 31 October following an issue involving working while under the influence of alcohol. Managing Executive Officer Kurasaki Yoshinori (倉崎嘉典) will become president effective 1 November, with the company seeking to restore confidence under the new management structure.
Tokai Kisen announced on the 5th that President Yamazaki Junichi (山崎潤一) would resign effective 31 October. The resignation follows incidents for which management responsibility has been called into question, including working aboard a vessel while under the influence of alcohol. The company has also indicated its intention to improve vessel operations management and its internal systems. Reports have also said that the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued an order suspending the use of vessels, highlighting the need for improvement.
Managing Executive Officer Kurasaki Yoshinori (倉崎嘉典) is scheduled to become the new president effective 1 November, marking the establishment of a new management structure. The company is reported to be pursuing efforts to restore confidence and prevent a recurrence under the new structure.