Propulsion Failure in the Sea of Japan: Russia Executes Swift Rescue of Bulk Carrier - Tai Ze Xing 319

In early February 2026, a bulk carrier operating in the Sea of Japan lost propulsion and became disabled, triggering a search and rescue operation by Russian maritime authorities. The incident drew attention within international maritime news circles and has implications for vessel safety, regional navigation, and environmental risk.

The vessel was a bulk carrier.

• Name - Tai Ze Xing 319

• Nationality / Flag: Panama

• IMO – 8783969

• Type – Bulk carrier

•  length overall (LOA) is 146.3 meters and her width is 21 meters.

• The vessel was enroute from Nakhodka.

Rescue Operation:

The rescue operation was carried on from 9th – 12th Feb. On-scene rescue teams secured the vessel, confirmed that all crew were safe, and monitored the situation to prevent environmental harm.  No immediate pollution event or cargo loss was reported, suggesting a controlled response by rescue assets.

Impact -

Crew Safety: All seafarers were reportedly rescued and accounted for.
Pollution Report: No pollution detected or reported at the time of rescue.

The present location of vessel is at anchorage of Vladivostok port