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Fire off Boryeong

Fire off Boryeong

Fire off Boryeong
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On the morning of November 14, a 9.77 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Yellow Sea off the coast of Boryeong, South Korea. The vessel had departed with 21 persons on board from Boryeong when a fire broke out on the vessel.  Nearby fishing vessels came to their aid and safely evacuated all 21 off the burning ship.

Authorities dispatched vessels which attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had already spread through out the superstructure.  Reports state the flames eventually engulfed the entire vessel before it sank. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

Capsized off Gageodo Island

Capsized off Gageodo Island

Capsized off Aseon Island
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On the morning of November 11, a 98-ton Chinese fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Gageodo Island, Jeolla Province, South Korea. Reports state there were 11 crew on board the fishing vessel at the time of the incident. South Korean Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation with 4 patrol boats and helicopter to search the area.  Six crew were rescued by a passing fishing vessel and reported in good condition.  Two bodies were later recovered by the South Korean Coast Guard. The remaining 3 crew members are still reported as missing.

Fire off Marado Island

Fire off Marado Island

Marado Island Fire
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On the early morning of October 12, a 129 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the East China Sea some 34 kilometers southeast of Marado Island in Seogwipo, Jeju, South Korea. The fire started in the engine room of the purse seiner and quickly spread through the vessel.  The crew alerted the South Korean Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter along with 5 patrol boats to assist.  The Coast Guard also asked nearby vessel to aid the fishing vessel. The 27 crew members on board the fishing vessel would be later rescued by a nearby vessel.  Six crew members had sustain injuries including smoke inhalation and burns to the face and arms. They would be later transported to hospital in Jeju City for treatment.

Marado Island Fire
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Reports stated the patrol vessels arrived on the scene and used water cannons to extinguish the blaze. The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation. Initial reports state the crew heard a loud bang right before the fire started.