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Shayesth

Shayesth

Shayesth
Photo: USGS

On February 18, the 50 meter long, 450 dwt cargo vessel Shayesth (IMO: 9033036) was reported to sink in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Bahrain. The Shayesth had departed from Bushehr, Iran when it developed a strong list to starboard.  Unable to correct the list, the crew sent out a distress call and requested assistance. The United States Navy minesweeper Devastator and the United States Coast Guard cutter Clarence Sutphin Jr. assisted to rescue the 7 crew off the cargo vessel. While there were no reports of injuries, authorities did state the crew did received medical care onboard the Clarence Sutphin Jr. 

Shayesth
Photo: USGS

A short time after the crew were rescued, the Shayesth rolled over and sank. The cause of the list was not disclosed, but some reports assume the vessel suffered a cargo shift or possible suffered water ingress.

La Dame de Coeur

La Dame de Coeur

La Dame de Coeur
Photo: sudouest.fr

On the night of February 12, the 11 meter long fishing vessel La Dame de Coeur (MMSI: 9129898) sank in the Bay of Biscay at its berth at Royan, France. The vessel had sprung a leak a few days before and started to list before it sank. Authorities placed booms around the sunken vessel while it dewatered and raised it later the same day.

La Dame de Coeur
Photo: sudouest.fr

Reports state the vessel had been in poor shape for several years. The vessel had been moored against the quay to avoid further damage to the port. There has been no statement if the vessel would be salvaged and all indications point to the La Dame de Coeur to be scrapped.

22 Seokyung

22 Seokyung

22 Seokyung

On the early morning of February 9, the 43 meter long, 139 ton fishing vessel 22 Seokyung (MMSI: 440106630) capsized and sank in the East China Sea 17 kilometers east of Habaekdo Island off the coast from Yeosu, South Korea.  Reports state the vessel with 14 crew had suddenly capsized due to bad weather.  Search and rescue by the Korea Coast Guard aided by nearby fishing vessels were able to pull  7 crew from the water. Three crew, including the captain of the 22 Seokyung, were found floating unconscious.  Attempts to revive the crew members were unsuccessful.  The other four crew were found in a life raft.  They were rescued and later taken to Chukjeong on Narodo Island for treatment from hypothermia and non life-threatening injuries.

Authorities conducted a five-kilometer search around the are where the fishing vessel sank for the remaining missing crew.  The Coast Guard deployed 19 vessels aided by four aircraft while divers were used to see if the the crew were trapped within the vessel.  Testimony provided by the 4 surviving crew stated the 6 missing members were most likely below deck when the 22 Seokyung capsized.

Reports also state the fishing vessel had capsized before any distress call could be made. The vessel’s operator were first alerted when the vessel disappeared off radar. Korean authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.