The tug Kazu Maru No. 1 was washed ashore during the tsunami on March 11, 2011. The tug rests in debris in the town of Ofunato, Japan. No details to the condition of the vessel or if any crew was aboard during the tsunami. The vessel may be salvaged at a later date.
Kazu Maru No. 1: Built 1973, IMO 7355351
The 523 dwt reefer fish vessel Khrizolitovyy was damaged during the tsunami while berthed in the port of Ofunato, Japan. The vessel was pushed to shore and then pulled back when the waters retreated leaving the vessel aground. The main engine was damaged. There was 13 crew on board which were able to be taken aboard a fishing vessel as there was no way to reach shore. Two crew were ashore during the tsunami and reported in a rehabilitation center. One crewman suffered a broken leg/hand.