South Korean Tanker Keoyoung Sun Capsizes Near Japan

Based on the search results, here’s a summary of the incident involving the South Korean tanker Keoyoung Sun:

Incident:

The South Korean chemical tanker, Keoyoung Sun, capsized off the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in western Japan.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

The tanker was taking refuge from severe weather conditions near Mutsure Island when it began listing heavily.

Casualties:

Tragically, eight crew members were confirmed dead.

Search and rescue operations were conducted for the remaining missing crew members.

There were 11 crew members total, made up of South Korean, Indonesian, and Chinese nationals.

Cargo:

The tanker was carrying 980 tons of acrylic acid.

Fortunately, there were initial reports indicating no spillage of the cargo.

Circumstances:

The ship sent out a distress call, reporting that it was tilting.

By the time rescuers arrived, the vessel had completely capsized.

The vessel was en route from the Japanese port of Himeji to Ulsan in South Korea.

Response:

The Japan Coast Guard conducted search and rescue operations.

International maritime organization has also given statements regarding the incident.

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Key points to remember:

The incident was caused by adverse weather conditions.

The tanker was carrying a hazardous chemical.

Search and rescue efforts were conducted.

There was a loss of life.

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