Changwon Coast Guard Finds Missing Vessel Capsized... Searching for Crew Members

Changwon Coast Guard is securing a vessel involved in a mooring line accident. (Photo by Changwon Coast Guard)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] On the 16th at around 22:00 (estimated), the Changwon Maritime Police Station in Gyeongnam reported that vessel A (1.13t, coastal composite, 1 crew member), which departed from Daehang Port in Gadeokdo-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan, was found capsized in nearby waters, and a search for the missing person is underway.

According to the Maritime Police, vessel A departed from Daehang Port around 22:00 on the 16th to go fishing but did not make contact even after its expected return time.

At around 00:45 on the 17th, vessel A was located and searched, but the captain was not found, prompting a maritime search.

The Maritime Police have deployed two patrol vessels, two coastal rescue boats, two civilian rescue ships, and one naval vessel to search the nearby waters and coastline.

Meanwhile, the accident area is experiencing strong winds of 12 to 16 m/s and waves rising 1.5 to 2 meters high, making the search difficult.