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A fire incident involving the tanker 'Sunny Orion' occurred on May 8, 2018, at 09:10 AM in the Tsushima Strait, approximately 55 miles south of Busan. The vessel, carrying 4,700 tons of xylene—a highly flammable and toxic substance—was traveling from Hong Kong to Ulsan when the fire broke out in an empty cargo tank. Fortunately, the crew acted swiftly, extinguishing the blaze within 20 minutes. Fortunately, all 21 crew members, primarily Filipino nationals, reported no injuries. After the incident, the 'Sunny Orion' resumed its journey and successfully moored at Yeosu Anchorage on the same day. In response to the situation, search and rescue teams, along with Coast Guard vessels and helicopters, were deployed to monitor the tanker, ensuring the safety of the maritime area.