The Russian f/v "Vostochniy" (88 dwt) which is owned by Korwell Co. (IMO-No. 7732042) sank while beomg towed in 43.53.8N 145.47.7E, 8 nm off Uzhno-Kurilsk (Kuril islands). It had no crew on board, nor cargo or fuel. The vessel was in tow to a port in Kuril islands for conservation. Weather on scene was wind NE 10 knots.