The Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Maritime Rescue Coordination Center reported that the Bering Strait rescue ship, operated by the Sakhalin branch of the Marine Rescue Service, reached the foreign cargo vessel KC Hadong, which ran aground near Shakhtersk port on Sakhalin on Monday, 24 April. The update was released through Interfax and subsequent statements from authorities.
The rescue ship arrived at the scene in the early hours of Monday. Weather conditions were noted as a factor for the planned dive inspection to assess hull damage on the KC Hadong, with further surveys contingent on favorable conditions. The center indicated that early checks would guide the next steps in securing the vessel and ensuring crew safety. (Source: Interfax)
Mark Korzhenko, who previously led the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Marine Rescue Sub-Center, noted that the Liberian-flagged KC Hadong had run aground near Shakhtersk port on Sakhalin. The remark underscores the multinational nature of the incident response and the ongoing coordination between regional rescue authorities and international flag authorities. (Source: Interfax)
The rescued crew comprises 20 nationals from South Korea and the Philippines. Officials stated that there were no reports of fuel leaks at the scene. Concurrently, investigators are conducting a pre-investigation check under Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, outlining the preliminary legal steps and accountability measures connected to the incident. (Source: Interfax)