Part of machine gun barrel falls into sea from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship

A portion of a machine gun barrel fell into the sea from a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship, and a search is ongoing. According to the Kure District Headquarters of the force, the incident happened on the 5th of this month during training in Saiki Bay, Oita Prefecture, involving the minesweeper mother ship Urага. The dropped part was a steel barrel, and insufficient installation is believed to be the cause. The headquarters said it will again thoroughly reinforce education for personnel.

• Barrel part fell from minesweeper mother ship Urага
• Incident occurred during training in Saiki Bay
• Insufficient installation is considered a likely cause

海上自衛隊の艦艇から機関銃の一部が海に落下し、捜索が続けられています。 　海上自衛隊呉地方総監部によりますと、今月5日、大分県の佐伯湾で訓練をしていた掃海母艦の「うらが」から機関銃の銃身の一部が海に落下したということです。 　落ちたのは鋼鉄製の銃身で、取り付けが不十分だったことが原因とみられています。 　呉地方総監部は「隊員への教育を再度、徹底します」などとコメントしています。 [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp