South Korea - Shipwreck Log

Shinline 8

October 18, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 7025 dwt freighter Shinline 8 sank in the East China Sea near Jeju Island, South Korea. The crew contacted the Coast Guard that the freighter had suffered water ingress in the engine room. The ingress had caused a power outage and that vessel’s pumps had failed. The Coast Guard dispatched a high-speed rescue craft to the scene. The rescuers were able to evacuate 15 crew from the Shinline 8 and proceeded back to shore. Four other crew remained on the vessel However, the rescue craft capsized in the rough seas with waves reaching four meters high. Five crewmen died while one rescuers was injured. The crew hung to the overturn rescue craft until other rescuers arrived pulling the men from the water. The four crew left on board the Shinline were also rescued. Reports state the rescue boat had a maximum capacity for 11 people and was overloaded. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Longshan

July 10, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 78 meter long, 2724 dwt freighter Longshan went aground in the East China Sea at Jeju Island, South Korea. The Longshan struck a reef off the coast causing hull damage with ballast and fuel tanks breached on the port side. The crew contacted the Coast Guard who dispatched rescue crafts to the scene. The 12 crew on board were safely rescued. A large oil spill formed estimated around 2,000 litres from the ruptured fuel tanks. The authorities placed booms around the vessel to contain the pollution released while response crews begin clean up operations. Reports state the Longshan had some 35 tons of fuel oil with another 5 tons of diesel fuel on board. Local residents reported the strong smell of the oil pollution caused headaches and nausea with some to vomit. The Coast Guard stated the Longshan would be towed off the reef at the next high tide.

Doola 3

January 15, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 105 meter long, 6535 dwt tanker Doola No. 3 (IMO: 9262106) exploded while off Jawol Island, South Korea. The tanker was proceeding in ballast when one of the empty tanks exploded. The explosion broke the vessel in two causing one section to partially sink. Reports state 5 crewmen died in the explosion with another 6 missing. The South Korean Coast Guard rescued the remaining 5 crewmen on board. The tanker was en route for Daesan after unloading 6500 tons of gasoline at Incheon. The Doola No. 3 usually transports diesel fuel rather than gasoline.

South Korean tanker explosion kills five (vancouversun.com)
S.Korean tanker sinks in Yellow Sea, 3 crewmen dead (nation.com.pk)

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