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Capsized off Busan

Capsized off Busan

79 ton Fishing Vessel
Photo: yna.co.kr

On the afternoon of September 19,  a 79 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized and sank in the Sea of Japan some 61.6 kilometers east of Busan, South Korea. The fishing vessel had been attempting to haul in fishing nets when it lost stability and capsized.  The fishing vessel’s EPIRB alerted South Korean authorities who launched a search and rescue operation. A nearby fishing vessel was able to rescue 7 crew members with one crew member listed as missing. The captain of the fishing vessel was found, but had suffered cardiac arrest.  A Coast Guard helicopter airlifted him and took him ashore for medical treatment.  Authorities stated he did not recover and later died while in hospital.

The South Korean Coast Guard searched the area near where the fishing vessel sank for the missing crew member using patrol ships and aircraft, but were not successful in finding the sailor. Reports stated the missing crew member was not wearing a life jacket. Authorities have talked to the crew who state the capsizing was caused by the vessel turning while the net was being pulled in. The incident is under investigation.

 

Dredger Capsized on Ohio River

Dredger Capsized on Ohio River

Dredger
Photo: wtrf.com

On the night of September 10, a dredger (name not disclosed) capsized on the Ohio River near Newell, West Virginia. Local fire fighters were alerted the following morning that a dredger had rolled over onto its side and partially sank. Fire fighters arrived on scene and found a light sheen of oil pollution around the overturned dredger. There were no crew on board the dredger.

Authorities stated they were uncertain how much pollution had been released into the river, but reports stated the vessel had over 1000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. Containment booms were placed around the vessel to limit the environmental impact. The United States Coast Guard along with West Virginian authorities has launched an investigation into the incident. The owner of the dredger has contracted with a private company to assist in the cleanup efforts.

A Fervenza

A Fervenza

A Fervenza
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the morning of August 29, the 10 meter long fishing vessel A Fervenza (MMSI: 224329790) sank in,  the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Vilán, Spain. The A Fervenza was fishing north of Cape Vilán when it sprung a leak.  The water ingress could not be controlled causing the fishing vessel to lose stability and capsized.

Salvamar Altair

The Salvamento Marítimo was alerted by the vessel’s emergency beacon . They notified nearby fishing vessels in the area to assist while dispatching a helicopter and the 21 meter long rescue vessel Salvamar Altair (MMSI: 224013350) to the scene. The vessel Zeus was nearby and rescued all  2 survivors. By the time the Salvamar Altair reached the area, the A Fervenza had completely sunk. The crew of the A Fervenza were transferred to the Salvamar Altair who took them to Camariñas. No reports of injuries. Authorities stated there had been some pollution and debris found where the A Fervenza sank.