*The revised guidance has been published in Japan P&I News No.1242 dated 10 October 2023.

The drift-net fishing season will start from 20 April 2023 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.