On July 6, a fishing boat sank off Vietnam’s south-central coast after colliding with the cargo ship Viet Thuan 11-07, about 10 nautical miles from Phu Hai Port. While 16 crew members were rescued, one fisherman tragically lost his life. Authorities are investigating the incident and supporting affected families.
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 fishing vessel named Sea Princess caught fire and sank off the coast of Mumbai on March 8, injuring one crew member. All seven aboard were safely evacuated as local fishing boats and the Indian Coast Guard responded to the emergency. An investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing.
On Monday, the Spanish rescue agency, Salvamento Maritimo, successfully rescued seven fishermen off A Coruña’s coast. The fishing vessel Abra de Muxia responded to a distress call after the crew of the Itoitz abandoned ship due to dangerous conditions. Fortunately, all crew members were unharmed during the operation.
Search and Rescue teams are diligently searching for 10 missing crew members from the fishing vessel KM Putri Lancar Samudera B GT14, which capsized in the Java Sea near Indramayu, West Java. The vessel sank after encountering large waves, throwing all 18 crew members into the water. Eight have been rescued.
A fishing boat faced fuel issues off Llandudno’s Great Orme, issuing a distress signal at 3:38 PM on Saturday. With three crew members aboard, the vessel alerted HM Coastguard. The Llandudno RNLI and rescue teams responded, ultimately towing the boat to safety in Bangor, ensuring all crew members were unharmed.
The historic fishing boat, The Incentive, is set to return to Eyemouth after being salvaged from a Polish harbor. Originally built in 1960, it became a local curiosity after sinking in 2016. Restoration efforts, involving students from Gdansk University, aim to preserve its legacy and craftsmanship for future generations.
The crew of the fishing boat Prathyasa narrowly escaped disaster when the merchant ship MSC Silver 2 collided with them off the Kannamaly coast. While no injuries were reported, the crew suffered significant losses, including a net filled with mackerel valued at ₹10 lakh, and faces ₹5 lakh in repair costs.
Two ferry crewmembers are on trial in Jersey for the deaths of three fishermen after a December 2022 collision. The Condor Ferries vessel, Commodore Goodwill, struck the fishing boat L’Ecume II, sinking it instantly. The defendants deny charges of gross negligence, arguing the incident was unavoidable despite the prosecution’s claims.
On August 26, 2025, a ceremony at the Myanmar Seafarers Federation in Yangon focused on the repatriation of illegally employed seafarers. Captain Soe Min Aung addressed their challenges, while four seafarers shared harrowing experiences from Oman. The event underscored the need for safe employment and the protection of maritime workers’ rights.
The Eleen Armonia, a Bulgarian bulker, bravely rescued 34 seafarers from a burning fishing boat 500 miles southeast of Sri Lanka. The crew used hoses to control the flames and successfully evacuated the stranded seafarers after five hours of firefighting efforts. The rescued seafarers received care and supplies before being repatriated to Indonesia.
Search and rescue operations were underway in South Africa for 11 fishermen missing at sea after their ship sank off Cape Town. Nine were rescued by a lifeboat, while five fishing vessels assisted in the operation. The cause of the sinking remains unknown. (Source: Reuters)
