On January 22, the 45 meter long fishing vessel Final Answer (MMSI: 316027009) became disabled in the Gulf of Maine off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. Limited reports state the lobster boat had suffered engine problems in heavy seas off Nova Scotia. The Canadian Coast Guard dispatched a rescue vessel to the scene and escorted the Final Answer back to port. No further details reported.
On the morning of January 19, a 2.35 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan approximately 1.1 kilometers north of Daejin Port in Donghae, South Korea. The fishing vessel was unable to steer after it entangled a large floating object around its propeller. Unable to clear the obstruction around the screw, the vessel alerted the South Korean Coast Guard for assistance. The P-65 patrol vessel was dispatched to the scene. Two divers entered the water and removes some 40 kilograms of rope from around the screw, but were unable to remove everything. A tugboat was requested and took the disabled fishing vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded to Daejin where authorities removed the remaining net from the propeller.
Authorities conducted a safety management and screen the crew of the fishing vessel for alcohol. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.
On the early morning of January 18, a 9 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan near Janggi-myeon, Nam-gu, Pohang, South Korea. The fishing vessel had gone adrift after suffering engine failure. The vessel contacted the South Korean Coast Guard for assistance. The Coast Guard dispatched a search and rescue vessel which was able to take the disabled fishing vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded back to the port of Eupcheon where all 2 crew and 20 passengers disembarked. No reports of injuries.
The Pohang Coast Guard stated they have launched an investigation into the incident. No reports of damage or pollution released.