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Sank off Samyang Beach

Sank off Samyang Beach

Sank off Samyang Beach
Photo: jejunews.com

On the afternoon of January 7, the 4.6 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) sank in the Sea of Japan off Samyang Beach, Jeju-do, South Korea. The vessel contacted authorities on Jeju that the fishing vessel had suffered water ingress and was sinking. The South Korean Coast Guard dispatched a vessel which was able to reach the fishing vessel 15 minutes later. Rescuers found the fishing vessel almost completely submerged with just a small portion of the stern still above water.  The three crew off the fishing vessel would be pulled from the sea.  All 3 crew suffered from hypothermia, but were reported to be in good health.

 

Basaran II

Basaran II

On January 8, the 14 meter long anti-pollution vessel Basaran II (MMSI: 271041620) sank in the Sea of Marmara along the coast at Tuzla, Turkey.  A severe storm struck the Sea of Marmara. High waves drove the Basaran II from its moorings onto the seawall.  Reports state the waves caused the vessel to smash into the seawall until the hull was holed allowing water ingress. The vessel would partially sink off the seawall.  No reports of injuries.

Basaran II

 

Tug Hawaii

Tug Hawaii

Tug Hawaii
Photo: facebook

At the end of December 2025, the 24 meter long tugboat Hawaii (MMSI: 366997470) sank on Presque Isle Bay at Erie, Pennsylvania. Details on the incident are limited.  The tugboat had sunk at its berth and only a small portion was still visible above water. There was on board the Hawaii at the time of the incident.

Tug Hawaii
Photo: facebook

Pollution booms were placed around the wreck and dewatering pumps were deployed to refloat the tug.  The Hawaii was first launched in 1911 and had been deployed on Lake Erie for ice breaking. The tug was renamed from Indiana to Hawaii in 2011.