Aftee Japan’s Kosoku Marine Transport KK has sold the ' Hakuou' for recycling, the ferries Name was shortened to 'Haku', and as such it arrived on Sep 24 at an anchorage off the shipbreaking beach at Chittagong, flying the Comoros flag. As ' Suzuran, the ferry served the 526-nautical-mile Tomakomai–Tsuruga route. In 2012, it was replaced by a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries newbuilding. Most recently, Kosoku Marine Transport KK operated the ship under a contract with Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force.
