Overview

• The tanker was carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil when it sank amid rough seas.
• An oil slick stretching several kilometers has been detected, though it may be from the ship's engine fuel.
• Efforts are underway to siphon off the remaining fuel to prevent a major spill.
• The incident follows days of heavy monsoon rains and Typhoon Gaemi, which have caused widespread flooding.
• Sixteen crew members were rescued, while one remains missing.