Busan's coast guard has launched a fourth night of search operations for six missing individuals following the capsizing of the tugboat TNS Catcher.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Busan Maritime Police announced that nighttime search efforts began at 7 p.m. on September 5.
Despite a wave warning being in effect, six vessels over 1,000 tons have been deployed for the nighttime search. The coast guard plans to focus its efforts on a search area measuring 65 kilometers by 31 kilometers. Due to worsening weather conditions, underwater searches have not yet been conducted.
Currently, waves in the area are reported to be 2 to 2.5 meters high, with northeast winds blowing at speeds of 12 to 14 meters per second.
During the daytime search on the same day, authorities did not locate any missing persons or debris. They also inspected the hull of the container ship M, which was docked at the port, but found no unusual signs.
The TNS Catcher capsized on September 2 while towing the M ship approximately 9 kilometers east of Oryukdo. Of the eight crew members on board, one was rescued, while another was found unconscious and later pronounced dead. The remaining six crew members have yet to be located, prompting the coast guard to continue its search efforts.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the Busan Maritime Police announced that nighttime search efforts began at 7 p.m. on September 5.
Despite a wave warning being in effect, six vessels over 1,000 tons have been deployed for the nighttime search. The coast guard plans to focus its efforts on a search area measuring 65 kilometers by 31 kilometers. Due to worsening weather conditions, underwater searches have not yet been conducted.
Currently, waves in the area are reported to be 2 to 2.5 meters high, with northeast winds blowing at speeds of 12 to 14 meters per second.
During the daytime search on the same day, authorities did not locate any missing persons or debris. They also inspected the hull of the container ship M, which was docked at the port, but found no unusual signs.
The TNS Catcher capsized on September 2 while towing the M ship approximately 9 kilometers east of Oryukdo. Of the eight crew members on board, one was rescued, while another was found unconscious and later pronounced dead. The remaining six crew members have yet to be located, prompting the coast guard to continue its search efforts.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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