World · East Asia & Pacific · 18 hrs ago
Fishing boat taking on water off South Korea’s Tongyeong; seven safe
A fishing boat with seven people aboard reported taking on water south of Yokjido, off Tongyeong in South Korea.
No one was reported injured, and the boat was not taking on more water at the time of the report.
The crew was using the boat’s own pumps to remove water.
A fisheries patrol vessel was providing support, while the coast guard sent patrol ships and asked nearby vessels to help.
Strong northeast winds and waves of about two to 2.5 metres were reported in the area.
Rescue units were still travelling to the scene, which was far from shore.
A fishing boat carrying seven people was reported to be taking on water south of Yokjido, off Tongyeong, South Korea.
No casualties were reported, and the boat was using its own pumps to remove water.
The flooding was not worsening, according to the report.
The Coast Guard dispatched patrol vessels and requested help from nearby boats.
A fisheries guidance vessel was at the scene providing support.
- Who
- Seven people aboard a 32-ton fishing boat registered in Jeju.
- What
- The boat was reported to be taking on water. No casualties were reported.
- When
- 7:12 a.m. on Nov. 9.
- Where
- About 49 nautical miles (90.7 kilometres) south of Yokjido, Tongyeong.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The Coast Guard received a report that a fishing boat with seven people aboard was taking on water.
The Coast Guard dispatched patrol vessels and requested assistance from fishing and passing vessels.
A fisheries guidance vessel arrived to provide support, while the fishing boat used its own pumps to remove water.
- People aboard
- 7
- Vessel
- 32-ton fishing boat registered in Jeju
- Reported location
- 49 nautical miles (about 90.7 kilometres) south of Yokjido
- Wind
- Northeasterly at 16–18 metres per second
- Wave height
- About 2–2.5 metres
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What people are saying
The reported location is somewhat far away, so rescue forces and others are currently moving to the scene.