Wando Ferry Engine Failure...62 Passengers Rescued in Emergency Operation

Passenger Ferry Drifts Near Heugildo Due to Engine Failure

An incident occurred off the coast of Wando, Jeonnam, where a passenger ferry carrying 62 people drifted due to engine failure.

According to the Wando Maritime Police Station, at around 7:18 a.m. on November 26, a report was received that the 595-ton passenger ferry A was unable to navigate on its own due to engine failure, 0.9 kilometers south of Heugildo, Wando County.

A passenger ferry carrying 62 passengers drifted due to engine failure off the coast of Wando, Jeonnam. Photo by Wando Maritime Police Station

At the time of the incident, there were a total of 62 people on board Ferry A, including 58 passengers and 4 crew members. This ferry operates regularly between Ttangkkeut Port and Sanyangjin Port. On the morning of November 26, it departed from Ttangkkeut Port and was heading toward Sanyangjin Port when an engine failure of unknown cause occurred.

Upon receiving the report, the Wando Maritime Police dispatched patrol vessels, a coastal rescue boat from the local police station, and the Wando rescue team to the scene to manage safety. The police focused on stabilizing the situation by boarding rescue personnel onto Ferry A, making safety announcements, and calming the passengers.

Ferry A was safely towed by another passenger ferry from the same company that arrived at the scene. Throughout the towing process, the Wando Maritime Police simultaneously managed maritime safety in the surrounding area and took preventive measures against secondary accidents.

A representative from the Wando Maritime Police stated, "Even in unexpected situations such as engine failure, we prioritized the safety of passengers," and added, "We will continue to do our utmost to ensure maritime safety and maintain order in marine traffic."

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