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Collision off Patseom Island

Collision off Patseom Island

Collision off Patseom Island
Photo: kukinews.com

On the morning of December 2, a 15 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) collided with a 5 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) in the Sea of Japan some 0.5 nautical miles southeast of Patseom Island, Namhae-gun, South Korea. Reports state the the 15 ton vessel had departed from Mizonam en route to Shinsu when it failed to spot the smaller fishing vessel. The South Korean Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a patrol vessel to the scene. The Coast Guard would take 2 of the 7 persons off the 5 ton vessel as they had sustained chest and shoulder pain. Both were transported to the port of Mijo where they were taken by ambulance to hospital.  The were no reports of injuries among the 5 crew on the 15 ton fishing vessel.

Both vessels were able to proceed under their own power back to port.  Authorities had both masters of the fishing vessel tested for alcohol which returned negative results. The incident is under investigation.  The extent of damage caused by the collision was not disclosed.

Gadus Neptun

Gadus Neptun

Gadus Neptun
Photo: lofotposten.no

On the evening of November 29, the 70 meter long, 1079 dwt fishing vessel Gadus Neptun (IMO: 9640982) ran aground in the Raftsundet off Brottøya, Norway. Reports state the Gadus Neptun was able to pull itself free with no signs of damage or pollution released. The NSSR dispatched the 15 meter long lifeboat Sundt Flyer (MMSI: 259192000) which safely escorted the trawler to Svolvær. There the Gadus Neptun will be inspected by divers for any damage.  No reports of injuries.

Sundt Flyer

NT 90329 TS

NT 90329 TS

NT 90329 TS
Photo: baovephapluat.vn

On the night of November 27, the fishing vessel NT 90329 TS capsized in the South China Sea off the coast of Binh Tien, Vietnam. The NT 90329 TS was heading back to port with 5 people onboard in hopes to avoid the approaching storm No. 15.  Before the vessel could reach the shore, the NT 90329 TS would capsized and sank some 300 meters from the shore.  Two of the crew members were able to swim ashore, but 3 others were initially reported as missing.

Vietnam authorities, assisted by local fishing boats, mobilized a search and rescue for the missing crew. On the afternoon of November 28, authorities recovered the body of one of the missing crew members. Worsening conditions has hampered efforts as the authorities expanded the search area.