Two Indonesian Crew Members Missing After Collision Off Busan Coast

Two Indonesian fishermen went missing on Thursday (25/6) after the vessel they were aboard capsised in the waters off the southeast coast of the port city of Busan, South Korea. The vessel overturned after colliding with a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Lobby) carrier at 10:10 local time, or 08:10 WIB.

According to maritime authorities, the 79-ton fishing vessel collided with the 992-ton LPG carrier. The impact caused eight crew members to be thrown into the sea.

Of the eight crew members, two are South Korean nationals and six are Indonesian nationals. The LPG carrier managed to rescue six individuals, while two Indonesian citizens remain missing.

The two missing Indonesian crew members are reported to be in their 30s. The Ulsan Coast Guard has since deployed patrol boats, helicopters, and other specialised equipment to conduct searches around the accident site.

Search efforts are ongoing following the accident. Maritime authorities are also managing the aftermath of the collision between the fishing vessel and the LPG carrier.

Meanwhile, one of the rescued crew members is reported to be in critical condition. There has been no further information regarding the identities of the missing victims or the crew member receiving medical treatment.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered the deployment of all available resources to rescue the missing victims and manage the impact of the accident. The order was issued after he received a brief report regarding the incident.

Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung stated that President Lee issued these instructions immediately after receiving reports of the accident in the waters near Busan.

The incident has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of six Indonesian crew members. As of the time of this report, two of them remain missing and are being searched for by local coast guard authorities.