Ship Stranded on Land 'Tuk' Returns to Sea Thanks to Changwon Coast Guard

The ship is submerged in water while stranded on land at Deokdong Port, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam. [Image source=Changwon Maritime Police Station]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] At around 10:43 AM on the 23rd, a 1-ton class vessel got stuck on land at Deokdong Port, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, but was restored by the Coast Guard.

According to the Changwon Maritime Police Station, the accident was reported by a passerby who saw the bow of the moored vessel stuck on land.

The vessel was partially submerged while stuck on land, but there was no one on board.

The Changwon Coast Guard arrived at the scene and, together with the vessel owner, used a contracted excavator to return the vessel to its original position and used a bilge pump to remove the water inside the vessel.

A Changwon Coast Guard official said, "When mooring at the pier, it is necessary to consider the tidal difference and secure the mooring ropes with enough slack to prevent so-called 'teokgeori' accidents where the vessel capsizes or floods."

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