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Disabled off Daejin

Disabled off Daejin

Disabled off Daejin
Photo: kukinews.com

On the morning of January 19, a 2.35 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan approximately 1.1 kilometers north of Daejin Port in Donghae, South Korea. The fishing vessel was unable to steer after it entangled a large floating object around its propeller.  Unable to clear the obstruction around the screw, the vessel alerted the South Korean Coast Guard for assistance. The P-65 patrol vessel was dispatched to the scene.  Two divers entered the water and removes some 40 kilograms of rope from around the screw, but were unable to remove everything. A tugboat was requested and took the disabled fishing vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded to Daejin where authorities removed the remaining net from the propeller. 

Authorities conducted a safety management and screen the crew of the fishing vessel for alcohol.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Disabled off Janggi-myeon

Disabled off Janggi-myeon

Disabled off Janggi-myeon
Photo: hankookilbo.com

On the early morning of January 18, a 9 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan near Janggi-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang, South Korea. The fishing vessel had gone adrift after suffering engine failure. The vessel contacted the South Korean Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched a search and rescue vessel which was able to take the disabled fishing vessel under tow.  The vessels proceeded back to the port of Eupcheon where all 2 crew and 20 passengers disembarked. No reports of injuries.

Disabled off Janggi-myeon
Photo: seoul.co.kr

The Pohang Coast Guard stated they have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of damage or pollution released.

Disabled off Felixstowe

Disabled off Felixstowe

Felixstowe Disabled FV
Photo: felixstowelifeboat.org.uk

On January 17, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the North Sea off Felixstowe, England. The fishing vessel alerted Dover CoastGuard with a pan-pan call stating the vessel had gone adrift. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and required assistance. The CoastGuard contacted the independent Felixstowe lifeboat which was in the area conducting training exercise.  The lifeboat proceeded to the disabled fishing vessel and took it under tow. Even with heavy fog rolling in, the vessels were able proceed back to port safely. The fishing vessel was reported to be towed to the Suffolk Yacht Harbour where it moored.  No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution released.