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Fishing Vessel Fire at Gyeonyu

January 4, 2026 | Fire, Missing Vessel Name, News

On the early morning of January 3, a 3-ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Korean Strait at the port of Gyeonyu, Tongyeong, South Korea. The fishing trap vessel had been at anchor when a fire broke out onboard along the port side of the vessel. The captain, the only person onboard, attempted to extinguish the blaze but was unable to contain the blaze. Reports state the captain was able to escape the fire and reach safety with no injuries.

The Coast Guard at Tongyeong along with local firefighters were alerted and were able to extinguish the blaze within 30 minutes. The amount of damage to the vessel was not disclosed, but authorities stated the hull and stern had been damaged.

The South Korean Coast Guard has stated the incident is under investigation.

Fishing Vessel Burned at Nizampatnam

January 3, 2026 | Fire, News

On the morning of January 3, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Bay of Bengal while berthed at Nizampathnam Harbour, Bapatla, India. The vessel was preparing to leave port with 8 crew members on board when a fire started after an electrical short. Crew members on board were unable to contain the blaze as it spread through out the vessel. The crew threw were able to throw overboard a gas cylinder preventing an explosion.

The fire would eventually destroy the entire vessel including all the diesel fuel, fishing equipment and supplies. Reports state that one crew member sustained burns from the incident.

The local authorities were notified of the incident and have launched an investigation.

 

Nine Boats Sunk by Snow

January 3, 2026 | Capsize, Sank
Juneau Harbor
Photo: Juneau Harbor

According to local news reports, the record-breaking snow in Juneau, Alaska has resulted in multiple vessels of various sizes to sink in the Gastineau Channel within the Juneau harbor.  The Juneau harbor typically operates with a smaller workforce during the winter months and were quickly overwhelmed by the heavy snowfall.  On December 30, there had been 16 inches of snow and by the end of December the total snowfall had reached 50 inches.

The workers in the harbor would clear snow off nearly 50 vessels, but at least 9 would either capsize or sink. This includes many personal watercraft along with larger vessels.  Reports state the 54 foot fishing vessel Julie Ann sunk in the harbor. Reports state that workers are dewatering and refloat the impacted vessels, but efforts have been hampered by weather and resources.

 

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