The 60 meter long, 950 dwt cargo vessel Ilmamui sank while berthed at Perkasa, Pulau Bangka, Indonesia. The vessel had been resting in the port for many years being in lay-up when it suffered water ingress. The Ilmanui capsized and partially sank. No reports of injuries. Reports state the likely cause of the incident was due to lack of maintenance.
The 1058 dwt fishing vessel Fong Kuo No. 869 sank off Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The vessel was proceeding out of Kaohsiung after restrictions were lifted as Typhoon Dujuan departed from Taiwan when it developed a list. The list increased until the fishing vessel capsized and sank. Twenty-three crew on board were thrown into the sea. Two Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to the scene. Assisted by helicopters, the Coast Guard was able to pull 21 men from the water. Two remaining crewmen were rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries.
The 9.7 tonne fishing vessel Dolgorae capsized off Chujado Island, South Korea. The vessel with 21 persons on board capsized after being caught by nets used by fish farms. The master of the Dolgorae ordered passengers to abandon ship as the fishing vessel filled with water. Those able to escape clung to the overturn hull for 10 hours before rescuers arrived. Reports state 10 perished with another 8 reported missing. Three survivors were flown to a nearby hospital for treatment.