Key Facts
• On August 30, a fishing boat became stranded in the Sea of Japan.
• Incident occurred at 11:58 PM, 1 km southwest of Mihonoseki Lighthouse.
• The 4.9-ton boat’s propeller was entangled in a fixed net’s rope.
• 12 passengers and 1 captain were aboard; no injuries were reported.
• The boat had departed from Sakai Port earlier for night fishing.
• Rescue operations by a patrol boat and a fishing vessel began immediately.
• By 2:30 AM on August 31, all 13 individuals were safely transferred.
• The boat remains stuck as of August 31, 10:00 AM.
• Divers are assessing the situation; removal is planned for a later date.
• Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.
Summary
A fishing boat carrying 12 passengers and a captain became stranded in the Sea of Japan on August 30 after its propeller was entangled in a fixed net’s rope near Matsue, Japan. The incident occurred at 11:58 PM, approximately 1 km southwest of Mihonoseki Lighthouse. The boat, which had departed from Sakai Port for night fishing, was rendered immobile. Rescue efforts by a patrol boat and a fishing vessel successfully transferred all individuals to safety by 2:30 AM on August 31. No injuries were reported. As of 10:00 AM on August 31, the boat remains stuck, with divers assessing the situation. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and plans are underway to remove the boat from the net in the coming days.
