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Gov't revokes sunken Hokkaido boat operator's license

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And what punishment is being considered for the responsible people of a system that let this and possibly other operators to routinely violate the law until a disaster happens?

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And still no jail time?

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Had he held them individually under water, probably still not get jail time “he is a company director” and as such is above the laws the rest of us have to be answerable too.

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With manslaughter charges to come? Unlikely!

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Those in the port/ harbour authority who allowed the boat to sail without a functioning marine commmunication device, instead relying on an untested mobile phone, should also be held responsible for this disaster.

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That was quick!

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There is a high probability that a serious accident will occur again

And that's the truth.

How many serious accidents does it take for Japanese safety standards to become like a that of an advanced civilization.

This unfortunate accident should never have happened if real safety standards were in place

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A good start but what about all those who approved of the boat operating in unfavorable conditions? Will they be fined, sentenced to jail?

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This is what’s become of the official start of the annual tourism season ….

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The owner is probably not involved in the daily running of his business, the operators and captain were.

RIP victims.

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