Capsizing of Tugboat off Sinan Jaeundo, All 9 Crew Members Rescued

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Superintendent Kim Hae-cheol) rescued all crew members aboard the sunken tugboat A (198t) near Jaeundo Island, Sinan County, without any casualties.

Mokpo Coast Guard is approaching a capsized tugboat off Jaeundo Island, Sinan County. [Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station]

According to Mokpo Maritime Police, at 6:53 a.m. on the 29th, they received a report that a tugboat had sunk about 18 km northwest of Jaeundo Island, Sinan County, and mobilized available forces for an emergency rescue.

After confirming whether there were any casualties on the accident vessel, the maritime police verified that all 9 crew members were safe, and completed the rescue at around 9:07 a.m., about two hours after receiving the accident report.

The maritime police are investigating the exact cause of the accident by questioning the captain and others.

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