Jin Hai 805

Jin Hai 805

The 39 meter long, 255 ton fishing vessel Jinhai 805 ran aground off the Oki Islands, Japan.  The Jinhai 805 was attempting to take refuge from bad weather when the vessel ran up onto the rocks near Shimane.  The Jinhai 805 sent out a distress call with the Japan Coast Guard responding. Authorities rescued 23 of the 25 crew from the fishing vessel.  Two men were reported as missing.   Four of the rescued crew were later taken to hospital for treatment for hypothermia.

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