Geungwang

Geungwang

Geungwang
Photo: Korea Coast Guard

On the morning of December 9, the 29 tonne fishing vessel Geungwang collided with a 456 tonne barge in the Sea of Japan six kilometers off the coast of Gyeongju, South Korea. The Geungwang capsized after the collision trapping the eight crew on board. The Korea Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched 15 vessels and 6 helicopters to conduct a search and rescue operation. Divers were deployed and found seven persons inside the overturned fishing vessel. They would be recovered and taken to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. One member of the Geungwang crew is still reported as missing. Reports state there were no injures among the 10 crew onboard the barge. No further details reported.

Net Effect

Net Effect

Net Effect
Photo: keyt.com

On the morning of December 13, the 65 foot long fishing vessel Net Effect capsized on the Pacific Ocean off the harbor at Ventura, California. Reports state the vessel had turn turtle just outside the harbor sending the crew of 4 into the water. The local harbor patrol along with a nearby fishing vessel reached the Net Effect within minutes. The four crew were pulled from the water with two requiring medical attention. They were taken ashore and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Net Effect
Photo: keyt.com

The Coast Guard has jurisdiction and has started efforts to have fuel removed off the vessel. Reports state the Net Effect is in no danger of sinking. The cause of the capsizing has not been disclosed.

Federal Yoshino

Federal Yoshino

Federal Yoshino

On December 8, the 190 meter long, 32845 dwt bulk carrier Federal Yoshino (IMO: 9218416) suffered damage on Lake Superior at Thunder Bay, Ontario. The bulk carrier was attempting to depart from its berth when it’s rudder struck the dock. Damage to the rudder was significant and the Federal Yoshino had to be towed to a nearby terminal where it will have its cargo transferred to the 200 meter long, 34763 dwt bulk carrier Federal Michigan (IMO: 9975416). No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Federal Michigan