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Capsized off Buan-gun

November 24, 2025 | Capsize
Sank off Buan-gun
Photo: lghellovision.net

On the afternoon of November 24, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea near Wangdeungdo Island, Buan-gun, South Korea. Reports state the fishing vessel sustained damage during a fishing operation causing uncontrolled water ingress. The vessel sent out a distress call with the South Korean Coast Guard responding. A patrol vessel was dispatched and found the overturn fishing vessel submerged in the water.  The patrol vessel would rescue all 10 crew from the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.

 

Capsized off Soyeonpyeong Island

November 14, 2025 | Capsize
Capsized off Soyeonpyeong
Photo: South Korean Coast Guard

On the evening of November 14, a 12 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea approximately 43 kilometers southwest of Soyeonpyeong Island, Ongjin County, Incheon.  Reports state the fishing vessel lost stability when trying to pull in a net causing the vessel to roll over. One of the 5 crew members on board would be later rescued by another nearby fishing vessel. Authorities were alerted and launched a search and rescue for the missing crew members.  Some 18 vessels and Coast Guard ships along with 9 aircraft were deployed in the search. Searchers would find another injured crew member who was taken to hospital, but later perished.

The remaining 3 crew members are still reported as missing. Air bladders were attached to the overturned fishing vessel to stabilize it while divers conduct a search. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

 

Capsized off Gageodo Island

November 10, 2025 | Capsize
Capsized off Aseon Island
Photo: news.cn

On the morning of November 11, a 98-ton Chinese fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Gageodo Island, Jeolla Province, South Korea. Reports state there were 11 crew on board the fishing vessel at the time of the incident. South Korean Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation with 4 patrol boats and helicopter to search the area.  Six crew were rescued by a passing fishing vessel and reported in good condition.  Two bodies were later recovered by the South Korean Coast Guard. The remaining 3 crew members are still reported as missing.

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