Korean Crew Member Dies While Working in Foreign Waters

Suspected Heatstroke

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Yoseop] The Busan Coast Guard announced on the 10th at 12:57 PM that B (22), a Korean national crew member on board vessel A in foreign waters, died from suspected heatstroke while assisting with work in the engine room.

According to the shipowner's report, on the morning of the 9th (local time), while vessel A was sailing in the Indian Ocean, B lost consciousness due to symptoms presumed to be heatstroke and subsequently passed away.

The Busan Coast Guard plans to investigate the exact circumstances of the accident by questioning the shipowner and crew members.