On the morning of November 11, a 98-ton Chinese fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Gageodo Island, Jeolla Province, South Korea. Reports state there were 11 crew on board the fishing vessel at the time of the incident. South Korean Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation with 4 patrol boats and helicopter to search the area. Six crew were rescued by a passing fishing vessel and reported in good condition. Two bodies were later recovered by the South Korean Coast Guard. The remaining 3 crew members are still reported as missing.
On the morning of November 9, the Shandong maritime authorities reported a cargo vessel (name not disclosed) collided in the Yellow Sea with a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) approximately 3.5 nautical miles east of Chengshantou, China. The cargo vessel was reported to be undamaged, but the fishing vessel sustained uncontrolled flooding and later sank. Authorities state there were 9 crew members on board the fishing vessel at the time of the incident. A search and rescue operation was launched from Weihai with both vessels and helicopters searching for survivors. Local cargo and fishing vessels were asked to assist in the efforts. Reports state that 1 crew member was rescued and was in stable condition.
On November 6, Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. The typhoon had sustained winds of 92 miles per hour along with heavy rains and waves reaching up to 25 feet. The result was hundred of vessels, mostly smaller coastal fishing boats, were driven ashore or sunk along the coast. Authorities have not disclosed to the total extent of injuries, damage and pollution released, but there are some details reported from areas impacted by the storm.
Near Vung Chao, there were at least 200 vessels severely damaged either ashore or sunk. Local fishermen report that many vessels were damaged beyond salvage. Many were recovering fishing nets, engines and other equipment. Those fishing vessels only slightly damaged will be hoisted using cranes from the shoreline with the typical repair cost 20 to 30 million dong (VND).
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In the port of De Gi, there were reports of at least 10 fishing vessels sunk or aground from the storm. Reports state that some vessels were torn away from their anchorage by a large wave and driven up on the rocks.
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In Quang Ngai province, a passenger vessel was driven ashore. The vessel was severely damaged as it was driven up onto a seawall.
