On June 25, 2026, a fishing boat capsized southeast of Busan after colliding with a liquefied petroleum gas carrier. Two Indonesian crew members remain missing, while six others were rescued. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched a search operation, and one rescued crew member is reported to be in critical condition.
A 20-ton purse seine fishing vessel sank off Busan after colliding with a 196-ton carrier ship early on the 7th. Fortunately, all five crew members of Hwachang No. 27 were safely evacuated. However, the incident caused a diesel leak, raising environmental concerns. The Ulsan Coast Guard is investigating.
Busan, South Korea, is set to revolutionize its tourism with a maritime taxi and amphibious buses, cutting travel time between Haeundae and Gwangalli from 30-40 minutes to just 10 minutes. Trial operations will begin in March 2025, enhancing tourist experiences and boosting local foot traffic and tourism growth.
A fire broke out on the refrigerated cargo vessel Crystal Asia near Busan, South Korea, injuring six crew members, two critically. The fire was extinguished 8 km from the Port of Gamcheon. The remaining crew members were rescued by South Korean authorities. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
