Zinto Maru

Zinto Maru

Flag of Sakhalin Oblast, Russia.
Flag of Sakhalin Oblast, Russia. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

The fishing schooner Zinto Maru sank in the Kuril Strait near Kurilsk Island, Russia.  The Zinto Maru was overwhelmed in a  bad storm.   The crew of 14 were rescued by another fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.   The Zinto Maru was based out of the port of Sakhalin Kholmsk Kong.   No further details reported.

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ST Wind

ST Wind

The 98 meter long, 4706 dwt freighter ST Wind became disabled in the Sea of Japan near Olga, Russia.   The ST Wind had suffered engine failure and gone adrift.   A tug was requested and took the ST Wind under tow.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.   The ST Wind was en route to Vanino from Tokyo with a cargo of used vehicles.

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