The 499 dwt tanker Seiyoh capsized and sank in the Sea of Japan. The tanker left Oita, Japan bound for Niigata with a cargo of vinyl acetate monomer. The vessel developed a list as it was pounded by high winds and 12-16 foot waves. The vessel’s engine room flooded and the crew abandoned ship. Reports state that 4 of the 5 crewmen onboard were rescued, but one perished later from cardiopulmonary arrest. The master of the vessel is reported missing.
The 50629 dwt boxship Zim Shekoul may have overran a fishing vessel in the Korea Strait near Busan, South Korea. The vessel was approaching Busan at night when it spotted the capsized fishing vessel. The master tried to contact the fishing vessel and turned back to do a search, but found no one in the water. The master did contact authorities that it might have struck another vessel. Report states 9 crewmen were missing and 1 injured from the fishing vessel. The Zim Shekoul had left Qingdao bound for Busan.
The lighter motor vessel Manik Mia-2 capsized and sank after colliding with another lighter vessel Addullah near the port of Chittagong, Bangladesh. The Manik Mia-2 was loaded with 1200 tons of cement clinkers from the motor vessel Jian Qiang heading for Narayanganj when it was struck by the Addullah which was empty. The 12 crewmen onboard the Manik Mia-2 were able to climb aboard the Addullah. Reports state the vessels were sailing in dense fog which led to the collision. Attempts to salvage the vessel are on going.
