By Our Correspondent

A Korean 24-ton fishing vessel has collided with cargo ship west of Taean County coast in western Korea, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “Korean 24-ton fishing vessel collided with cargo ship west of Taean County coast, western Korea, Yellow Sea, at around 0500 Seoul time Aug 17. Fishing vessel sank, 11 crew were rescued by cargo ship, all are safe.

“Cargo ship wasn’t identified, but according to positions, track and time, it’s a general cargo ship DK ITONIA, sailing from Pyeongtaek to Mizushima Japan.

“After collision, the ship moved to Jangansea Anchorage, north of Taean, and anchored, for investigation.”