Kometa
The 153 meter long, 10113 dwt reefer Kometa became disabled in the Sea of Japan near Busan, South Korea. The Kometa had suffered an engine failure and gone adrift. No reports of injuries or pollution released. No further details reported.
Ming Yang
The 12703 gt reefer Ming Yang caught fire near Okinawa, Japan. The vessel had suffered an explosion from the main engine resulting starting the fire. The crew were forced to seek shelter in the bow section as the stern became engulf in thick smoke. Some 21 crew were able to escape into a life raft while the remaining 43 awaited on deck. The Japan Coast Guard responded sending patrol vessels and aircraft to the scene. All the crew were safely rescued with three suffering minor injuries. Reports state the vessel was en route to China from South America. The owners of Ming Yang have arranged salvage of the vessel.
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Vest
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.
