Korean general cargo ship suffered massive water ingress off Hoenggan island, SW of Wando Port, southernmost Korea, at around 0000 Seoul time Jan 12, while en route from Yeongheung Port, Incheon, to Donghae, Korea, Japan sea. SARand patrol boats responded, secured safety of 9 crew and delivered on board pumps. Water ingress was taken under control, the ship managed to reach Wando port, reportedly under own power, escorted by tugs and boats. Was berthed at Wando at around noon Jan 12.
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