A hearing was held by the Kanto Transport Bureau on the 27th regarding an officer of Tokai Kisen, who was working while under the influence of alcohol. The officer was in a state of obvious intoxication during a voyage on a ferry from Tokyo to Yokohama on the 19th. The Kanto Transport Bureau has confirmed that the officer was working despite being in an intoxicated state, and has issued a warning to the company. The company plans to submit a plan of improvement. The Kanto Transport Bureau held a hearing on the 27th to confirm the facts and to give the company an opportunity to state its case. At the hearing, the company stated that it would take steps to prevent a recurrence, including the implementation of stricter alcohol checks and the enhancement of education and training for officers. The company will now prepare a plan of improvement, which it will submit to the Kanto Transport Bureau. The Kanto Transport Bureau will review the plan and will provide guidance and supervision to ensure that the company implements the necessary improvements. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of maritime transportation, and the Kanto Transport Bureau has emphasized the importance of ensuring that officers are fit for duty. The Bureau will continue to monitor the company's progress and will take further action if necessary.
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