On the evening of October 1, a 1 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) collided with a 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) in Gwangyang Bay near Myodo Island, Yeosu, South Korea. The collision resulted in the smaller 1 ton fishing vessel to eventually sink. The 2 crew members on board suffered minor injuries from the incident. The larger fishing vessel sustained minor damage to its bow. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports suggest the collision was due to poor visibility.
On the evening of October 1, the 185.5 meter long, 37548 dwt cargo vessel MSC Silver II (IMO: 9225249) collided with the fishing vessel Prathyasha in the Arabian Sea off Fort Kochi, India. The MSC Silver II had been alerted by other fishing vessels nearby that a fishing vessel was in their path. The cargo vessel slowed down just before it struck the Prathyasha. Reports state some of crew on the Prathyasha jumped overboard as the cargo vessel brushed against their vessel. Fortunately, all the crew on the fishing vessel were unharmed. However, the fishing vessel sustained damage along with many fishing nets were destroyed. There were no reports of injuries or damage onboard the MSC Silver II.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. New reports state the main shipping channel was some 20 kilometers away from where the incident occurred. The reason why the MSC Silver II was proceeding in the area was not disclosed.
On September 12, the 31 meter long, 402 gt fishing vessel Tafra 3 (IMO: 9238727) was in a collision with the 104.5 meter long, 1810 dwt fishing vessel Right Whale (IMO: 8228543) on the Atlantic Ocean off Mauritania. The Tafra 3 was fishing with a trawl astern when it was struck amidships by the Right Whale. The Right Whale sliced into starboard hull of the Tafra 3 leaving a massive hole from the main deck down to below the waterline. The fishing vessels only remained together for a few minutes before they drifted apart. The Tafra 3 quickly listed over to starboard before it sank by the stern in just in a few minutes.
The crew on the Tafra 3 had no time to launch life rafts, but many were able to don life jackets before the fishing vessel sank. Reports state that 21 survivors were pulled from the water. One crew member had sustained an injury to his head. Five crew members were reported as missing.
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A large scale search and rescue operation searched for the missing crew members continued for several days, but was not successful. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Preliminary reports state the incident occurred in calm seas and clear weather. Authorities have stated the Tafra 3 is resting in 50 meters of water. A news report states that the master of the Right Whale has be detained.
