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