South Korea's first icebreaker, the Araon, is set to embark on a rescue mission to help save a Russian boat trapped in the Antarctic, ship operators said Saturday. The South Korean ship, currently anchored at New Zealand's second-largest city of Christchurch, will set sail later Saturday to head for the 500-ton Russian fishing boat, they said.The Russian ship is said to be slowly sinking since its hull was punctured in a collision with an iceberg. The ship is carrying 30 crew members. Officials from the Araon said it will take about eight days to reach the Russian ship, located some 3,000 kilometers from New Zealand, but that the South Korean ship is the closest icebreaker to the ship. "We may be a little short on time, but the Araon will be able to play a vital role in the rescue mission by paving a way for rescue ships," said the ship's South Korean captain Kim Hyeon-yool.The Araon was earlier scheduled to depart Monday for South Korea's research base Jang Bo-go in the Antarctic.
GMT 11:19 2018 Thursday ,13 December
Nine killed, 47 injured as high-speed train crashes in TurkeyGMT 10:36 2018 Wednesday ,12 December
Strasbourg shooting leaves 3 dead, 12 injuredGMT 09:59 2018 Friday ,07 December
Death toll climbs to five after Santo Domingo factory explosionGMT 09:50 2018 Friday ,07 December
At least 18 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attackGMT 13:50 2018 Thursday ,06 December
Two found, five missing after US Marine aircraft collide off JapanGMT 16:27 2018 Sunday ,02 December
Villages evacuated as northern Australia fires flare in extreme heatGMT 08:16 2018 Thursday ,29 November
10 killed, 19 wounded in Taliban attack in KabulGMT 14:07 2018 Sunday ,18 November
About 15,000 people killed in Russian road accidents in 2018 so farMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor