Ferry Breakdown Strands 116 Passengers Near Tokyo for 20 Hours
Passengers aboard the Seven Islands Ai ferry endured a 20-hour ordeal after the vessel broke down en route to Shikinejima island. Stranded in the ocean, the crew radioed for help due to an oil leak and lost steering control. The Coast Guard faced challenges in rough seas but eventually towed the ferry to safety. Passengers were offered accommodations and a replacement vessel.