Because of the accident, Adm. Kubo had to transfer his command to the destroyer "Hatsushimo", while Nagara sailed on its own to Davao for repairs. Escorted by "Nenohi" and "Wakaba", "Hatsuharu" also sailed for Davao for repairs, leaving the reinforcement for 1st Base Force reduced considerably. The accident strained the operational capacity of the Eastern Attack Unit, who was facing a shortage of smaller vessels. Adm. Takagi subsequently delayed the 16th Destroyer Division's return to Bangka anchorage to prepare for the Ambon operation by one day.