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Submarine “Soryu” (from the website of the Maritime Self-Defense Force)
At around 10:55 am on the 8th, a private commercial ship collided with the Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine “Soryu” in the Pacific Ocean about 50 km southeast of Cape Ashizuri in Kochi Prefecture. According to the JMSDF, three submarine crews were slightly injured. When it ascended near the surface of the sea to turn off the periscope, it rubbed against the bottom of the merchant ship and partially damaged the upper part of the hull, like the periscope. There is no obstacle to navigation. The government has established an information liaison office in the official residence to monitor the situation.
According to Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, when the Japanese Coast Guard contacted the ship believed to have crashed, there was no vibration from the collision and it was believed that there was no damage to the hull.
According to the 5th Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (Kobe), around 2:40 pm on the 8th, the JMSDF Kure Regional Headquarters said: “It appears that Soryu came into contact with a general vessel. All three crew members they were just scratched or bruised. ” It was informed.
According to the JMSDF, the submarine was in regular training. When lifting the hull, the procedure consists of checking the sea level with a periscope or sonar.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga instructed three points: (1) take all possible measures to gather information, (2) confirm the safety of private merchant ships and carry out swift rescue activities when necessary (3) provide information to the public . Mr. Kato said: “In accordance with the instructions, we will work together with related organizations and do our best to respond.”
Soryu has a standard displacement of 2,950 tons, a length of 84 meters and a width of 9.1 meters. The crew is about 65 people. Commissioned in 2009. (Articulation)
