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Capsized off Gageodo Island

Capsized off Gageodo Island

Capsized off Aseon Island
Photo: news.cn

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.

Collision off Chengshantou

Collision off Chengshantou

Collision off Chengshantou
Photo: ntdv.com

On the morning of November 9, the Shandong maritime authorities reported a cargo vessel (name not disclosed) collided in the Yellow Sea with a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) approximately 3.5 nautical miles east of Chengshantou, China. The cargo vessel was reported to be undamaged, but the fishing vessel sustained uncontrolled flooding and later sank. Authorities state there were 9 crew members on board the fishing vessel at the time of the incident.  A search and rescue operation was launched from Weihai with both vessels and helicopters searching for survivors. Local cargo and fishing vessels were asked to assist in the efforts. Reports state that 1 crew member was rescued and was in stable condition.

Aground on Heukdo Island

Aground on Heukdo Island

FV Stranded off Gunsan
Photo: Gunsan Marine Police Station

On the morning of September 27, a 72-ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Yellow Sea on Heukdo Island, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan City, South Korea. The fishing vessel was proceeding during the night when the vessel confused lights on Heukdo Island for another vessel. The fishing vessel proceeded to try to avoid the lights and ran aground on the rocks. The vessel sustained hull damage with water ingress near the engine room. 

FV Stranded off Gunsan
Photo: Gunsan Coast Guard

The South Korean Coast Guard were alerted and dispatched a patrol vessel with a rescue team to the scene. The Coast Guard safely rescued all 8 crew off the fishing vessel. The Coast Guard locked the fuel valves before pulling the vessel free.  The vessels then proceeded to Daecheon.  There were no injuries.  The Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.