The 117 meter long, 7130 dwt container ship Samarga became disabled in the Sea of Japan off the Korean Peninsula.  The Samarga had suffered engine failure while en route to Vladivostok from Busan with a cargo of vehicles.   The Samarga went adrift, but was in no danger as conditions were moderate.   The crew requested assistance with a salvage tug departed from Vladivostok and would be on scene the next day.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.