Shipwreck Log - Page 2

Jade II

October 16, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the early morning of October 16, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Jade II (IMO: 8542767) became disabled in the English Channel some 10 kilometers off Barfleur, France. The Jade II had suffered engine failure while returning from fishing off Fécamp resulting in the trawler going adrift. The Jade II requested assistance with French authorities dispatching the 18 meter long SNSM lifeboat Mona Rigolet (MMSI: 227005130) to assist. With winds reaching 50 km/h and waves reaching 2.5 meters, the lifeboat was able to overcome difficult conditions and establish a towline to the Jade II. The vessels proceeded safely to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Silver Cloud

October 15, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the early morning of October 14, the fishing vessel Silver Cloud ran aground at the entrance to Loch Inver along the coast of Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The Silver Cloud sent out a distress call which was received by the Coastguard. The Coastguard dispatched the RNLI lifeboat from Lochinver to assist. The lifeboat reached the site and found all the crew of the Silver Cloud had abandoned ship onto the rocks. The crew were rescued and safely transported to Lochinver. Reports state the Silver Cloud sustained significant damage. Details were not disclosed about pollution being released.

Fire off Marado Island

October 15, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the early morning of October 12, a 129 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the East China Sea some 34 kilometers southeast of Marado Island in Seogwipo, Jeju, South Korea. The fire started in the engine room of the purse seiner and quickly spread through the vessel. The crew alerted the South Korean Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter along with 5 patrol boats to assist. The Coast Guard also asked nearby vessel to aid the fishing vessel. The 27 crew members on board the fishing vessel would be later rescued by a nearby vessel. Six crew members had sustain injuries including smoke inhalation and burns to the face and arms. They would be later transported to hospital in Jeju City for treatment.

Reports stated the patrol vessels arrived on the scene and used water cannons to extinguish the blaze. The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation. Initial reports state the crew heard a loud bang right before the fire started.