Jeju Seongsan Ilchulbong Fishing Boat Runs Aground at Sea... 5 Crew Members Rescued View original image


[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] A fishing vessel carrying 5 crew members ran aground off the coast near Seongsan Ilchulbong in Seogwipo, and the Coast Guard is conducting rescue operations.


The Seogwipo Coast Guard confirmed through the vessel position reporting system (V-PASS) that the jigging fishing vessel A (6.3t) with 5 crew members ran aground in the southeast sea of Seongsan Ilchulbong around 9:27 PM on the 31st of last month, and immediately dispatched rescue personnel.



The Coast Guard is reportedly facing difficulties in the rescue operation due to high waves in the sea near Seongsan Ilchulbong, and the 5 crew members have been evacuated to a safe rocky area. They plan to safely rescue them to land during low tide.


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