Due to the wreck's relative proximity to the isle of Tsukishima, it was deeply troubling, in the eyes of the government therein, that it might affect the territory in the coming days, weeks, or even months. However, before any action could be taken, it would first be necessary to both notify the central government in Shinkyō
and to surveil the damage; footage captured on a cellphone, while helpful to a degree, would only be able to capture a brief snapshot of the incident. What was needed was a detailed survey, and that would necessarily start with aerial reconnaissance. As such, a
AC-92 would depart from Nichinan Regional Airport at first light, making its way towards the stuck vessel. What was once simply a strip of asphalt in a hamlet nestled on the eastern coast was soon to become a major center for the Daitōjin response to the crisis.
The helicopter traveled for roughly an hour and forty-six before it would reach the site. While it
was good that there was no fire, not yet anyways, it was no consolation for the crew nor the government as a whole. After all, the ship, which was among the largest on Mundus, was capable of carrying some 4.1 million barrels of oil, and it was rushing like a waterfall out of the stricken vessel. Even if it wasn't in the nation's EEZ, it was in waters frequented by fishers and international shipping alike, which posed a threat to both the nation's economy, albeit limited, and to many others that used the area. This had the potential to be a disaster for many who lived in the region, however, it first required a plan to plug the leak in the crashed boat, which was no easy task at this point. Nonetheless, it was that or allowing it to fully drain, which could prove to be a PR nightmare
and further endanger the many species that called the stretch of water home. So really, they had the one option, no matter how difficult it could prove: They had to plug the leak. Only then could cleanup operations really begin.