Fishing vessel lost after collision

Cargo Ship Zim Shekou IMO 9322322 by HannesvanRijn

The 50629 dwt boxship Zim Shekoul may have overran a fishing vessel in the Korea Strait near Busan, South Korea. The vessel was approaching Busan at night when it spotted the capsized fishing vessel. The master tried to contact the fishing vessel and turned back to do a search, but found no one in the water. The master did contact authorities that it might have struck another vessel. Report states 9 crewmen were missing and 1 injured from the fishing vessel. The Zim Shekoul had left Qingdao bound for Busan.

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Fire Onboard Eren Turgut

Cargo Ship Eren Turgut IMO 9422342 by buque

The 4605 dwt freighter Eren Turgut had a small fire onboard while in the English Channel near Kent. The vessel contacted Dover Coast Guard to request assistance for 3 crewmen who were injured in the fire. The fire was extinguished, but the vessel is at anchor with limited power and no propulsion. Reports state injured crew taken to hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

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Freighter Uspeh Aground

Kuril Islands
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The 1024 dwt freighter Uspeh went aground on a sand bar near the Kunahsir Island of the Kuril Islands. The vessel had lost steering when its steering chain broke. Reports state the vessel has just the bow section on the bar and in good condition.

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