Safety Information
We prioritize safe operations and are committed to ensuring safety through regular inspections and maintenance of our vessels. In preparation for any potential accidents, we conduct various training sessions on each ship regularly. Below is information regarding emergency equipment and procedures.
Vessel Information
| Number of Vessels | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity & Gross Tonnage | Izumi | 625 people / 16,040 tons |
| Hibiki | 625 people / 16,040 tons | |
| Settsu | 663 people / 16,292 tons | |
| Yamato | 663 people / 16,292 tons | |
| Date of Issuance of Vessel Inspection Certificate | Izumi | 2026/2/16 |
| Hibiki | 2025/2/10 | |
| Settsu | 2025/2/26 | |
| Yamato | 2025/5/20 | |
| Number of Accidents in the Past 5 Years | 1 incident | |
| Route | Vessel Name | Life Jackets | Life Buoys | Life Rafts <Inflatable Life Buoy> | Shooter <Descent Boarding Device> |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izumi-Otsu Route | Izumi | Adult: 714 units Child: 65 units Infant: 17 units | 6 units | 42-person capacity × 17 units | 350-person capacity × 2 units |
| Hibiki | Adult: 714 units Child: 65 units Infant: 17 units | 6 units | 42-person capacity × 17 units | 350-person capacity × 2 units | |
| Kobe Route | Settsu | Adult: 736 units Child: 67 units Infant: 17 units | 6 units | 42-person capacity × 18 units | 350-person capacity × 2 units |
| Yamato | Adult: 736 units Child: 67 units Infant: 17 units | 6 units | 42-person capacity × 18 units | 350-person capacity × 2 units |
| Route | Vessel Name | Satellite Phone | Radio Phone | Mobile Phone | AIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izumi-Otsu Route | Izumi | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Hibiki | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
| Kobe Route | Settsu | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Yamato | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Route | Vessel Name | Date of Regular Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Izumi-Otsu Route | Izumi | Next: February to March 2026 |
| Hibiki | Next: January to February 2026 | |
| Kobe Route | Settsu | Next: May 2026 |
| Yamato | Next: June 2026 |
*Please check the schedule for regular inspections,Operating Schedulefor more details.
Operator Information
| Operator Name | Hankyu Ferry Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Operator’s Website URL | https://www.han9f.co.jp/ |
| Office Location | Shinmoji Branch: Moji-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Kobe Branch: Higashinada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture Izumi-Otsu Branch: Izumi-Otsu City, Osaka Prefecture Kansai Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Tokyo Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Business License | 1967: Regular Passenger Shipping Business 2025: Irregular Shipping Business |