M/V Kyowa Violet Grounded; Yap, FSM

Yap, FSM | 2003-Jan-02

Initial Notification: On 26 December 2002 the M/V Kyowa Violet struck the northern side of the reef on the entrance to Yap Harbour. Upon discovery that the vessel had been holed, 3 nm later and 1 nm shy of the dock, the vessel turned around and headed to back to sea. Dispersants were considered.