At 7:12 a.m. on November 9, a 32-ton fishing vessel registered in Jeju began sinking approximately 49 nautical miles (about 90.7 kilometers) south of Yongju Island in Tongyeong, South Korea, with seven crew members on board.
The Tongyeong Coast Guard requested assistance from nearby fishing and commercial vessels and dispatched patrol boats to the scene.
The sinking vessel is currently using its own pump to remove water, and it has been confirmed that the flooding has not progressed further.
A fisheries guidance vessel from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries arrived at the scene to provide support.
No injuries have been reported.
Strong northeast winds of 16 to 18 meters per second and wave heights of 2 to 2.5 meters have been observed in the area.
A representative from the Tongyeong Coast Guard stated, "The reported location is somewhat distant, and rescue teams are currently en route to the site."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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