Bodies of Missing Crew Members Found After Fishing Boat Fire Near Kamchatka

Sep. 30, 2026 The burned‑out fishing vessel Triumf. zapsib-sut.sledcom.ru Police investigators said Wednesday that they recovered the remains of four missing crew members of a Russian fishing vessel that caught fire near the Far Eastern Kamchatka peninsula. The fire erupted Friday evening while the vessel Triumf was sailing in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Kamchatka. A total of 29 crew members were on board, and a rescue operation successfully brought 25 sailors to safety. Seven of the injured crew members received medical treatment in the regional capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The four remaining sailors were initially listed as missing at sea before they were discovered during an inspection of the charred vessel. Investigators said they will carry out forensic examinations to identify the remains. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Read more about: Kamchatka , Accidents , Regions , Far East Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Kamchatka Braces for Near-Total Internet Shutdown Amid Undersea Cable Repairs The fiber-optic cable maintenance was originally scheduled for September 2025 but was later postponed. 1 Min read Tsunami Alert Lifted After Powerful Quakes Off Russian Coast Kamchatka's governor warned of possible aftershocks, which are usual during seismic events and can trigger further earthquakes. 2 Min read Kamchatka Tour Firms Say Surprise Military Drills Costing Industry Over $600K Russia’s Defense Ministry announced that the naval drills in the Pacific Ocean would run from June 16 to June 30. 2 Min read Volcano in Russia's Far East Spews Huge Ash Plume Into Atmosphere The Klyuchevskaya volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes, began erupting in late June 1 Min read