INAZUMA

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Destroyer towed to port

The 'Imazuma' is being towed to a dock after being stranded for five days in western Japan in the Yamaguchi Prefecture in the Seto Inland Sea. A part of a blade from one of the ship's propellers had broken off and it was leaking oil. The hole was covered and the leakage stopped. The 'Inazuma' was now on its way to the dockyard with an ETA as of Jan 16. Report with video: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230115_08/

Propellers may have struck rocks

The 'Inazuma' may have struck rocks, noting shallow waters were spotted nearby on Jan 10, became unable to navigate near an island in Yamaguchi Prefecture just after noon. The incident occurred during a sea trial taken after the destroyer completed routine maintenance at a dockyard in Hiroshima Prefecture. Waters around seven meters deep were found near the ship's course. The maximum draught of the 'Inazuma' is 11 meters, and the ship's two propellers could not function normally. They may have struck rocks in shallow water after the ship veered off its regular route. An investigation team will be established to determine the cause of the incident. The vessel will be towed after the completion of necessary procedures, including an investigation by the Japan Coast Guard.

Destroyer disabled after hitting rock

The JS 'Inazuma' hit a rock on the seabed off the coast of Yamaguchi Prefecture on Jan 10, 2023, and was disabled. The destroyer dropped anchor after taking a large hit in waters off the Yamaguchi Prefecture’s Suo-Oshima Island in pos. 33° 50.01' N 132° 23.40' E. No injuries were immediately reported, but a 30-by-30-meter oil slick on the surface of the sea was confirmed. Crew members at the back of the vessel attempted to sop up oil that had leaked from the ship. Japan Coast Guard vessels were also attempting to aid the rudderless ship. The MSDF was preparing to tow the ship back to port.