Tokai Kisen President Yamazaki (山崎) announced that he will resign effective 31st, taking management responsibility for the issue involving onboard work while under the influence of alcohol. Executive Managing Director Kurazaki (倉崎) will become president effective 1 November.
On the 5th, Tokai Kisen announced that President Yamazaki Junichi (山崎潤一) will resign effective 31st. Onboard work while under the influence of alcohol and other matters were cited as issues, and he will resign to take management responsibility. Yamazaki (山崎) will also leave the board and become an adviser.
As part of the new management structure, Executive Managing Director Kurazaki Yoshinori (倉崎嘉典) is scheduled to become president effective 1 November, with a commitment to restoring trust and strengthening compliance. The voluntary return of executive compensation after his appointment is also expected to be implemented.
Following the alcohol-related issue, the Kanto District Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued an order to the company suspending the use of vessels under the Maritime Transportation Act. Upon leaving the presidency, Yamazaki (山崎) will also implement a substantial reduction in his monthly compensation for a certain period.