In the sea bed off Kitakyushu, where Japan’s largest offshore wind power project is progressing, bombs and artillery shells have been discovered. Numerous metallic reactions have been confirmed in the surrounding waters, prompting concerned authorities to consider detailed investigations and disposal methods.
The explosives were found off the coast of the Hibikinada district in Wakamatsu Ward. The area is planned to house 25 large-scale wind turbines as part of an offshore wind power facility, with foundational work scheduled to start this October.
During preliminary seabed surveys near Wakita Beach, eight potential explosive devices, some measuring up to 1.6 meters long, were found 4 to 7 kilometers off the coast. A magnetic survey also revealed 190 locations with metal reactions. The Maritime Self-Defense Force, in cooperation with Kitakyushu City and the Japan Coast Guard, is planning the safe detonation and disposal of these items. The matter has been discussed in a special committee of the Kitakyushu City Council, with assurances that the handling of these discoveries will not disrupt the project schedule. Source: NHK
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