JR Kyushu Jet Ferry announced that the suspension of its Queen Beetle high-speed ferry, connecting Fukuoka and Busan, will be extended through January 2025. Operations were initially halted in August 2024 after the revelation that the company concealed bow flooding while continuing service for over three months.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism issued administrative orders in September, requiring safety measures. In November, JR Kyushu dismissed three executives of its ferry subsidiary over the incident. The company has apologized for the significant inconvenience and concern caused to passengers and stakeholders, but the timeline for resuming service remains uncertain. Source: JR Kyushu Jet Ferry
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