Fortified with clearance papers which the Customs authorities readily gave even for prohibited ports some of the more optimistic owners were prompted to continue to send their boats out. The vessels with few exceptions rarely arrived at their destination and were turned back with their cargo and passengers.
The ban which has been in rigorous enforcement recently was extended by the Japanese authorities to additional small ports, instead of being lifted partially or wholly, as was anticipated by the distressed owners and charterers,
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