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Month: January 2026

Disabled off Janggi-myeon

Disabled off Janggi-myeon

Disabled off Janggi-myeon
Photo: hankookilbo.com

On the early morning of January 18, a 9 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan near Janggi-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang, South Korea. The fishing vessel had gone adrift after suffering engine failure. The vessel contacted the South Korean Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched a search and rescue vessel which was able to take the disabled fishing vessel under tow.  The vessels proceeded back to the port of Eupcheon where all 2 crew and 20 passengers disembarked. No reports of injuries.

Disabled off Janggi-myeon
Photo: seoul.co.kr

The Pohang Coast Guard stated they have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of damage or pollution released.

Don Igilio

Don Igilio

Don Igilio
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the night of January 8, the 63 meter long, 808 dwt fishing vessel Don Igilio (IMO: 8717087) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean in international waters off the coast of Peru. Reports state the Don Igilio caught fire and the crew was unable to contain. The vessel requested assistance with the 63 meter long fishing vessel Yolanda (IMO: 7407958) responding. The Yolanda was able to safely rescue all 25 crew off the Don Igilio with no reports of injuries. The Yolanda transported the rescued crew to Peru.

The fire would completely destroy the Don Igilio. The incident is under investigation.

Disabled off Felixstowe

Disabled off Felixstowe

Felixstowe Disabled FV
Photo: felixstowelifeboat.org.uk

On January 17, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the North Sea off Felixstowe, England. The fishing vessel alerted Dover CoastGuard with a pan-pan call stating the vessel had gone adrift. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and required assistance. The CoastGuard contacted the independent Felixstowe lifeboat which was in the area conducting training exercise.  The lifeboat proceeded to the disabled fishing vessel and took it under tow. Even with heavy fog rolling in, the vessels were able proceed back to port safely. The fishing vessel was reported to be towed to the Suffolk Yacht Harbour where it moored.  No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution released.