National Jun 24, 2022
Two missing from Hokkaido tour boat possibly identified by DNA
The bodies are believed to be people who were among 12 still unaccounted for after the Kazu I sank.
Asia Pacific Jun 22, 2022
Hong Kong’s floating restaurant sinks at sea, laden with memories
by Mike Ives and Alexandra Stevenson
The 260-foot, three-story eatery capsized and sank as it was being towed through deep water over the weekend, its owner said.
National May 28, 2022
Since the bodies of three passengers were found east of the peninsula on April 28, none of the missing people have been found and identified.
National May 27, 2022
Sunken Hokkaido tour boat arrives at port after salvage operation
The 19-ton Kazu I, being transported on a barge, will be brought ashore as early as Sunday after seawater is drained from it, according to the Japan Coast Guard.
Asia Pacific May 24, 2022
Rohingya refugee boat sinks off Myanmar, dozens dead or missing
There are around 600,000 Rohingya Muslims left in the country, where U.N investigators say a military crackdown has shown 'genocidal intent.'
National May 24, 2022
Sunken Hokkaido tour boat falls deeper into sea during efforts to bring it to shore
The sightseeing boat sank off Hokkaido a month ago, leaving 14 people dead and 12 missing.
National May 24, 2022
Japan's tour boat operators struggling after Hokkaido accident
Businesses have experienced a wave of cancellations and a flood of inquiries about lifesaving equipment on their boats and other safety measures.
National May 23, 2022
The boat will eventually be transported to a nearby port in the hope that authorities can ascertain the cause of the accident, which left 14 people dead and 12 others missing.
National May 21, 2022
Salvage of Hokkaido tour boat starts with 12 people still missing
The raising of the 19-ton Kazu I, which currently sits on the seabed some 120 meters below the surface, will take place early next week.
National May 20, 2022
Divers end search inside sunken tour boat off Hokkaido without finding any missing people
A survey of the 19-ton boat, which currently sits on the seabed some 120 meters below the surface, is continuing in order to see if it can be salvaged.
National May 19, 2022
Divers begin search operations at sunken boat site off Hokkaido
The divers will conclude the task of searching for the 12 people still unaccounted for as early as Friday, according to the Japan Coast Guard.
National May 17, 2022
Deepwater divers prepare to search inside sunken Hokkaido tour boat
The divers are expected to start searching inside the 19-ton Kazu I as early as Thursday for anyone left inside.