The chemical tanker named Keoyoung Sun, with a crew of 11 onboard, issued a distress call to the Japanese Coast Guard around 7 a.m., stating that it was listing in waters near an island off the coast of Shimonoseki city in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

As informed, the ship was reportedly seeking refuge from rough seas and strong winds by anchoring. The coast guard is currently engaged in search and rescue efforts using aircraft and patrol vessels.