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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.

SeaWolf

SeaWolf

SeaWolf
Photo: capemaycountyherald.com

On January 15, the 80 foot long, 122 gt research vessel SeaWolf (IMO: 8853489) became disabled in the Atlantic Ocean about 10 miles off Cape May Inlet, New Jersey. The SeaWolf had gone adrift after the vessel suffered a breakdown with the vessel’s transmission.  Unable to make repairs and weather conditions having high winds reaching 35 miles per hour, the SeaWolf contacted SeaTow for assistance.  The SeaTow dispatched a 45 foot vessel which was able to reach the vessel a litter over an hour later. The SeaWolf was taken under tow and was successfully towed to Cape May Harbor. No reports of injuries or pollution released.