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Author: Paul Hancock

Capsized off Seonmido Island

Capsized off Seonmido Island

Photo: segye.com

On the afternoon of December 19, a 7.9 fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea 13 kilometers north of Seonmido Island, Deokjeok-myeon, South Korea. Reports state the vessel had 5 crew members on board when it rolled over.  Four of the 5 crew were rescued by a nearby vessel with one sustaining a head injury. The South Korean Coast Guard dispatched a helicopter which airlifted the injured crew member back to shore for medical treatment.

The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation for the missing crew member. Deploying several patrol boats, a hovercraft and aircraft to search the areas around were the fishing vessel had capsized. The cause of the capsizing was not disclosed.

Zein 1

Zein 1

Zein 1
Photo: x.com

On the afternoon of December 17, the 163 meter long, 10554 dwt livestock carrier Zein 1 (IMO: 7622041) caught fire in the Sea of Marmara while berthed at the Kuzeystar Shipyard, Turkey. The Zein 1 was undergoing maintenance when a fire broke out on the vessel. The Tuzla port authority and local fire fighters were able to respond and quickly extinguish the blaze. There were no reports of injuries and no pollution was released. The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed.

 

EEVA VG

EEVA VG

EEVA VG

On December 8, the 103 meter long, 5019 dwt cargo vessel EEVA VG (IMO: 9769104) became disabled in the Kattegat near Grenaa, Denmark. The EEVA VG had suffered a mechanical breakdown and the cargo vessel had to drop anchor. Unable to make repairs, the crew requested assistance. On December 16, the 37 meter long tugboat Anteos (IMO: 9223681) was dispatched and took the EEVA VG under tow and proceeded to Brunsbüttel.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.