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Author: Paul Hancock

Sank off Samyang Beach

Sank off Samyang Beach

Sank off Samyang Beach
Photo: jejunews.com

On the afternoon of January 7, the 4.6 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) sank in the Sea of Japan off Samyang Beach, Jeju-do, South Korea. The vessel contacted authorities on Jeju that the fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and was sinking. The South Korean Coast Guard dispatched a vessel which was able to reach the fishing vessel 15 minutes later. Rescuers found the fishing vessel almost completely submerged with just a small portion of the stern still above water.  The three crew off the fishing vessel would be pulled from the sea.  All 3 crew suffered from hypothermia, but were reported to be in good health.

 

Master Nasser

Master Nasser

Master Nasser

 

On the afternoon of January 9, the 80 meter long bulk carrier Master Nasser (IMO: 9396256) became disabled in the Ligurian Sea off Viareggio, Italy. The Master Nasser departed from La Spezia bound for Durres when it suffered a power blackout and went adrift. The bulk carrier alerted authorities which dispatched a helicopter to assist. Several other nearby vessels also diverted to assist the Master Nasser, but no assist was required. The bulk carrier was able to drop anchor some 5 nautical miles off Viareggio, Italy. Reports state the vessel is waiting for conditions to improve so it be taken under tow. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

Vista Mare

Vista Mare

Vista Mare
Photo: t-online.de

On the early morning of January 9, the 110 meter long self-propelled barge Vista Mare (MMSI: 244670495) ran aground on the Rhine River at Cologne, Germany. The Vista Mare departed from Koblenz bound for Dunkirk when it grounded near the 687 kilometer mark. The vessel attempted to free itself, but was unsuccessful. The Vista Mare would remain aground for nearly 8 hours until the self-propelled barge Sardius (MMSI: 244387115) pull it free. The Vista Mare was towed to Rheinauhafen where it was detained until water levels rise on the River.

The water police temporarily halted traffic in the area near the grounding site resulting in 7 vessels being delayed.  After the Vista Mare was freed and a survey of the river bottom was completed, traffic resumed on the river. The water police fined the Visa Mare‘s master for being overloaded. The incident is under investigation. No reports of injuries or pollution released. The Vista Mare had a prior incident. In December 2024, the vessel nearly sank in Zutphen.