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Author: Paul Hancock

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

On the afternoon of December 27, an 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan about 48 nautical miles northeast of Ulleungdo Island, South Korea. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the South Korean Coast Guard immediately dispatching a patrol vessel to the scene. The patrol vessel would reach the fishing vessel, but bad weather conditions prohibited towing.  The patrol vessel stood by the fishing vessel until the next morning when towing could be started. The vessels proceeded 96 kilometers to the safety of Sadong Port, Ulleungdo.

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

There were no reports of injuries to the 8 crew on board the fishing vessel. The Coast Guard conducted breathalyzer tests and inspected the fishing vessel’s equipment. No further details reported.

 

Enif

Enif

Enif

On December 25, the 110 meter long, 5444 dwt cargo vessel Enif (IMO: 8900684) became disabled in the Çanakkale Strait near Gocuk Burnu, Turkey. The Enif was headed to Yalova from İskenderun when it suffered machine failure and going adrift. The cargo vessel contacted authorities who dispatched tugs to assist. The Enif was taken under tow through the straits to an anchorage in the Sea of Marmara.  Reports state the Enif was able to proceed the following day to Yalova.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Sharandy Of The Seas

Sharandy Of The Seas

Sharandy of The Seas
Photo: beritabulukumba.com

On the morning of December 27, the 47 meter long pinisi sailing vessel Sharandy Of The Seas sank in the Bali Sea in Serangan Harbor, Bali. The Sharandy Of The Seas had been at its mooring undergoing repairs in the harbor when a strong storm squall struck the area. With windws reaching 45 kilometers/hour, the sailing vessel lost stability and developed a severe list to port. The 13 crew on board were unable to stabilize the vessel before it rolled over and sank.

All 13 crew were force to abandon ship and jump into the sea.  All were later rescued by locals using a small tender and taken ashore at Serangan Beach. There were no reports of injuries.

Reports state the Sharandy Of The Seas sank at 8°43’13.0″S 115°14’27.0″E. There were no disclosure if any pollution had been released.