The 153 meter long, 10055 dwt reefer Korsakov became disabled in Okhotsk Sea off Kamchatka, Russia. The Korsakov was en route from Busan to fishing vessels in the Okhotsk Sea when it suffered rudder failure. The reefer requested assistance with a local fishing vessel standing by while a salvage tug from Petropavlovsk arrives. No reports of injuries to the 32 crew and 35 passengers on board, damage or pollution released.
The 50 meter long, 611 dwt freighter Amurskaya was reported missing in the Okhotsk Sea near the Shantar Islands. Authorities reported that the Amurskaya’s EPIRB distress signal was received. Initial attempts to contact the vessel failed and it is possible the vessel foundered in the bad weather and heavy seas. The authorities have started a search and rescue for the Amurskaya and 11 crew members. Reports state the 84 meter long, 1660 dwt tanker Novik assisted with the search effort. The tanker arrived on the scene where the signal was sent, but found no signs of the crew or vessel. Authorities state it is possible the signal was due to an emergency buoy falling overboard and the Amurskaya could be still afloat.
The 31 meter long, 70 dwt reefer Vest (reported as West in some reports) sank in the Okhotsk Sea. The vessel sent out a distress call before the crew of eight on board abandoned ship into the life raft. The cause of the sinking is not yet known. The Vest was last surveyed in 2011. No further details reported.
