Two Fishing Boats Collide Off Wando Coast... All Crew Members Rescued

A collision occurred between fishing boats near the waters off Nohwado, Wando-gun. All three crew members were rescued.

According to Wando Coast Guard on the 20th, at around 0.3 km south of Nohwado, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do, a collision occurred between Vessel A (2.11 tons, coastal composite, 1 crew member) and Vessel B (6.67 tons, management vessel, 2 crew members).

A collision accident between fishing vessels occurred off the coast near Nohwado, Wando County. Photo by Wando Maritime Police Station

The accident was first detected at around 7:12 a.m. on the same day when Vessel A's V-PASS SOS alarm was activated. The Coast Guard identified the collision through a phone call with Vessel A's captain and immediately dispatched available personnel to the scene to assess the situation.

According to the investigation, Vessel A was sailing toward Dangsado for fishing operations when it collided with Vessel B, which was departing from a nearby dock. At the time, Vessel A was in a blind spot, making it difficult to detect, which has been identified as the cause of the accident. After the collision, all three crew members were unharmed except for minor injuries; however, Vessel A's captain sustained a laceration to the face and will receive medical treatment at a hospital.

A Coast Guard official stated, "While navigating, it is crucial to pay close attention to blind spots, and in the vicinity of ports and docks, vessels must operate at low speeds and comply with safety regulations."

The Wando Coast Guard is currently investigating the details of the accident.

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