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Rona

Rona

Rona
Photo: The Rona formerly named the Oban

On 14 January, the 114 meter long, 3262 dwt Rona (IMO: 8301852) sank in the Caspian Sea off the Turkmenistan coast. The Rona departed from Iran to Astrakhan when it sent out a distress call that the vessel had suffered water ingress and required assistance. The Turkmenistan Coast Guard responded and rescued all 14 crew off the cargo vessel.

Ukrainian news have suggested that the Rona had been involved with transporting Iranian weapons to Russia. There have been no details on what cargo was on board the cargo vessel at the time of the sinking. There were no further details released by the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

A fake photo of the Rona sinking being shared on Social Media
Photo: The fake photo of the Rona shared on x.com

An unconfirmed photo was being shared on social media reported to be the Rona. However, a comparison of an older photo of the Rona indicates the photo is a fake.

 

 

 

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.

 

Basaran II

Basaran II

On January 8, the 14 meter long anti-pollution vessel Basaran II (MMSI: 271041620) sank in the Sea of Marmara along the coast at Tuzla, Turkey.  A severe storm struck the Sea of Marmara. High waves drove the Basaran II from its moorings onto the seawall.  Reports state the waves caused the vessel to smash into the seawall until the hull was holed allowing water ingress. The vessel would partially sink off the seawall.  No reports of injuries.

Basaran II