South Korea: Ship Collision

On February 21, 2024, the Sm Jeju Lng1 collided with a ferry 6 kilometers off Yoseo Island in South Korea. The gas carrier received severe damage to its side. The ferry suffered damage to the bow, it is not known to what extent. At the time of the LNG accident, the carrier was without cargo. 77 crew members of both ships were rescued. The vessels are not in danger of sinking. No casualties were reported.