*The revised version has been published in Japan P&I News No.1165 date 18 April 2022.

The drift-net fishing season will start from 20 April 2022 throughout the Seto Inland Sea in Japan. Licensed Inland Sea Pilots' Association intends to implement safety measures in an effort to assure safe navigation. We attach herewith a free translation of “Request for Cooperation” letter from the Pilots' Association.