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Hyundai Seolbong Fire

Hyundai Seolbong Fire

The 114 meter long, 1671 dwt ferry Hyundai Seolbong suffered a fire off Yeosu, South Korea while en-route to Jeju Island from Busan.   The fire started in the ferry’s hold and the smoke was spotted by a crewman.   The vessel contacted authorities who dispatched dozens of Navy and Coast Guard patrol vessels to the scene.   The master began the evacuation in an orderly manner, but the fire quickly spread throughout the vessel.   Eventually the fire forced a few to jump overboard to avoid the smoke and flames.   Luckily, all the ferry’s 128 passengers and crew were saved.  Seven people were slightly injured and were taken to hospital.   The exact cause of the fire has not been reported.

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Collision in Fog

Collision in Fog

The 396 ton passenger ferry Democracy No. 5 with 320 passengers and 16 crew collided with the 9.7 ton fishing vessel Haeseongho off Daecheong Island, South Korea.  The ferry had left Daecheong Island heading for Incheon in thick fog when it hit the fishing vessel.   The 3 crewmen on the Haeseongho were thrown overboard as the fishing vessel capsized after the collision.   All three men were pulled out of the water suffering minor injuries.   The ferry was able to continue on to Incheon.    No reports of injuries on the Democracy No. 5.   The South Korea Coast Guard will be conducting an investigation into the incident.

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Yunxing fire

Yunxing fire

The 1308 dwt freighter Yunxing caught fire off Busan, South Korea while in ballast. Reports state the fire started in a kitchen and quickly engulfed the entire vessel. Four crewmen perished in the blaze with 5 others being rescued by the coast guard. Most of the crew were asleep when the fire was discovered. The fire was eventually extinguished after being slowed by the heavy smoke. Investigators have stated the fire might have started by an electrical fault.

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