Tamon Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On December 21, 2022, at approximately 7:45 a.m., the cargo vessel 'Tamon' was involved in a serious maritime incident while traveling from Ube to Kobe. The ship, carrying five crew members, collided with the Japanese fishing boat 'Gunke Maru,' which measured 4.5 tons and was part of the Awaji City/Ichinomiya Town Fisheries Cooperative Association. The unfortunate clash occurred about 11 kilometers off the western coast of Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, leading to the immediate sinking of the fishing vessel. A 79-year-old skipper aboard the 'Gunke Maru' was rescued by a nearby pleasure boat that responded quickly to the emergency. Meanwhile, the 'Tamon' sustained minor damage, with a noticeable scratch on its bow and a bent handrail. Following the incident, the 'Tamon' managed to dock at the Kobe Container Terminal at 10:45 a.m. Local authorities, including the Himeji Coast Guard Office, have commenced an investigation into the precise circumstances surrounding this collision. For further details and images, visit the report at https://jocr.jp/raditopi/2022/12/21/474156/