# Misconduct in Japanese maritime agencies and operators > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/misconduct-in-japanese-maritime-agencies-and-operators > Updated: 2026-08-28T08:51:07.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Investigations into Japanese maritime operations have revealed significant misconduct within both the Japan Coast Guard and the ferry operator Tokai Kisen. The Japan Coast Guard reported that over 3,300 crew members improperly claimed travel allowances, totaling approximately ¥37 million in fraudulent payouts over three years. This led to disciplinary actions against 59 individuals, including the agency chief, with criminal prosecution under consideration. Concurrently, Tokai Kisen faced scrutiny for maritime safety violations. Initial reports indicated the company was facing a potential business-suspension order due to crew members working while intoxicated and falsifying alcohol tests. Subsequent investigations by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism revealed that on New Year’s Day 2026, more than half of the crew and the captain on the vessels ‘Salvia Maru’ and ‘Tachibana Maru’ consumed alcohol during a party and immediately returned to duty without testing. These practices were reportedly a custom lasting at least 30 years. The company’s president admitted to being aware of these customs. As a result, the Kanto District Transport Bureau ordered the dismissal of the company’s safety manager and operations director. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Tokai Kisen executives dismissed over crew drinking on duty Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism ordered the dismissal of Tokai Kisen executives following reports of crew members drinking while on duty, a practice allegedly spanning 30 years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokai-kisen-executives-dismissed-over-crew-drinking-on-duty ### 2026-07-31: Japan Coast Guard and Tokai Kisen penalized for misconduct Japan Coast Guard exposed ¥37 million in fraudulent allowance claims, disciplining 59 staff; Tokai Kisen faces a suspension order after crew intoxication and falsified alcohol tests. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-coast-guard-and-tokai-kisen-penalized-for-misconduct --- Cite as: Misconduct in Japanese maritime agencies and operators. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/misconduct-in-japanese-maritime-agencies-and-operators