Even two months after, the terrible tsunami and earthquake which hit Japan, the country is still seeking solutions to overcome this crisis. New objectives and tasks have been set up to improve the country conditions. The vice president of the Tokyo Electrical Power Company Mr. Muto said that their main target is to shutdown within 9 months. Statistics show about 25000 residents were victim of this catastrophe and millions of people were made homeless.
Mr. Muto said that the fishing industry was hugely affected and major parts of the coastline were wiped out. He also highlighted that Kesennuma port is among the 10 largest ports in Japan offering facilities such as refueling and maintenances. Fishing activities has drastically decreased even after the government has set back the facilities. Although $49 billion has been spent in cleaning affected areas, fishermen prefer to sail more than 60kms to feel more secure.
For more information check on:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-04-25/tsunami-speeds-terminal-decline-of-japan-s-fish-industry.html
http://www.3news.co.nz/Japan-fishing-industry-washed-up/tabid/417/articleID/211689/Default.aspx
