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Author: Paul Hancock

Capsized off Cheonlipo

Capsized off Cheonlipo

Capsized off Cheonlipo
Photo; chosun.com

On the evening of December 4, a 9.77 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea some 2.5 kilometers northwest of Cheonlipo, Taean, South Korea. The gillnet fishing vessel with 7 crew onboard was involved in catching oysters, flounder and clams when the vessel capsized. The Coast Guard was alerted to the incident and dispatched  six patrol ships, one coastal rescue boat, and a Coast Guard rescue team to the search the area. Three of the crew would be later rescued during the search and rescue. The survivors suffered from hypothermia and were taken ashore and later taken to hospital.

Later that night, the Coast Guard would find the body of another crew member along the shoreline near Cheonlipo. The crew member had suffered cardiac arrest and could not be resuscitated.  The search for the 3 remaining crew members was hampered from strong winds and waves reaching 3 meters high.  The Coast Guard continued the search for several days.  By December 6, the bodies of all 3 missing crew members would be recovered. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Sylvia M

Sylvia M

Sylvia M

On December 3, the 29 meter long, 149 gt tugboat Sylvia M (IMO: 6409064) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. The Sylvia M was towing the 36 meter long, 217 gt offshore support vessel K-Marine IV (IMO: 8977687) when it suffered engine problems.  The Salvamento Marítimo was alerted and dispatched the 21 meter long lifeboat Salvamar Nunki (MMSI: 224049950) along with the 56 meter long, 1190 dwt tugboat Miguel de Cervantes (IMO: 9320116) to assist.  The Miguel de Cervantes took over the tow of the K-Marine IV and proceeded to the port of Las Palmas.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.

 

Blue

Blue

Blue
Photo: rp-online.de

On December 2, the 85 meter long self-propelled barge Blue (MMSI: 244620902) ran aground on the Rhine near Koblenz, Germany. The Blue had departed from Tuindorp with a cargo of steel coils when it struck a groyne near the kilometer mark 794. The vessel sustained hull damage including water ingress. The Blue was able to proceed to the port of Orsoy under its own power. There the local fire brigade help stabilize the vessel with dewatering pumps.

Blue

Reports state the vessel will undergo an inspection to determine the extent of damage and which facility will do the repair work. Authorities issued a fine after the incident to the master of the Blue. No reports of injuries.