Mutsure Island Explained

Mutsure Island (Japanese: 六連島) is an island located directly west of Shimonoseki in the Sea of Japan.^{[1] [2]}

On March 20, 2024, nine people were killed when a South Korean-flagged tanker Keoyoung Sun loaded with 980 tons of acrylic acid capsized off the island.^[3]

External links

• Mutsure Island on Yamaguchi Prefecture's website
• Mutsure Island on yado.co.jp

Notes and References

1. Web site: Visit the "Island of Flowers", Home to One of Japan's Oldest Western Style Lighthouses! . 2024-03-20 . Stouchi Finder . en.
2. Book: Foundation, Lloyd's Register . Lloyd's Register OneOcean's Guide to Port Entry 1989-1990 Nations A-L . 1989-01-01 . Lloyd's Register . en.
3. Web site: At least eight dead as South Korean-flagged tanker capsizes off Japan . 2024-03-20 . Al Jazeera . en.