Fishing and Chemical Tanker Incidents: Search and Rescue Missions Underway

On Sunday, a fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Pohang, North Gyeongsang, prompting a search and rescue mission by Korea Coast Guard officials and rescuers. The vessel was located 120 kilometers (74 miles) from the coast, and the crew needed assistance. Meanwhile, a Korean chemical tanker also capsized off Japan’s Mutsure Island, leaving seven crew members missing out of a total of 11 on board. Four crew members were successfully rescued.

Among the crew members of the capsized chemical tanker were two Koreans, eight Indonesians, and one Chinese national. The Japan Coast Guard received a report of the vessel tilting at 7 a.m. and mobilized aircraft and patrol ships to search the area. The vessel is currently completely capsized in rough waters with waves reaching 3.5 meters (11 feet) high. Reports suggest that the vessel was anchored due to the severe weather conditions, leading to the capsizing and the subsequent missing crew members.

The search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the seven missing crew members of the capsized chemical tanker. The Japan Coast Guard is actively involved in the operation, utilizing aircraft and patrol ships to scour the area and hopefully find the crew members in distress. The incident highlights the dangers faced by crew members at sea and the importance of prompt and effective rescue missions in such emergencies.

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