The 48 meter long, 379 gt fishing vessel Myojin Maru No. 3 was caught by the tsunami and was washed ashore onto a road in Kesennuma, Japan. No details if any crew was on board at the time. Photo shows some stern damage from a collision.
Details on the Myojin Maru No. 3
Built: 1990
Length – 48.87 meters
Beam – 8.8 meters
Depth – 3.7 meters
Registered in Onagawa, Japan
Registration Number: MG1 – 1782
The 51,800 dwt freighter Emu Arrow suffered hull damage during the tsunami while at the port of Kashima, Japan. The Emu Arrow was unloading cargo when the tsunami struck sending the vessel colliding with other ships berthed nearby. Using its bow thruster and main engine, the Emu Arrow avoided being washed ashore by the strong currents with the tsunami. The crew 0f 26 were reported safe with no injuries. The Emu Arrow is at anchor and will be inspected to the extent of damage to the vessel. No reports of oil pollution being released.
The 6175 dwt freighter Asia Symphony ended high and dry after the tsunami struck the port of Kamaishi, Japan. Photos of the vessel shows wreckage on the bow indicating it had struck another vessel or structure. Reports do not state the condition of the crew or if pollution is being released from the Asia Symphony.