Tugboat Sinks off Busan, South Korea as Six Crew Remain Missing
2, September 2026
A search is continuing off Oryukdo after tugboat TNS Catcher capsized and sank, with six crew still missing, one confirmed dead and one rescued.
Korea Coast Guard
Korea Coast Guard Floating Dock Delivered After Multi-Stage Marine Operation
21, May 2026
A 10,000-tonne floating dock was transported, launched, and wet towed to the Korea Coast Guard pier in Mokpo.
Korea’s Queen Jenuvia 2 Grounds Off the Southwest Coast; 267 Evacuated
20, November 2025
A grounding near Jokdo halted the Queen Jenuvia 2’s Jeju–Mokpo voyage, leading to a full evacuation of 267 people and an investigation into navigational negligence.
