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Month: October 2016

Red Star 201

Red Star 201

Red Star 201

The passenger vessel Red Star 201 became disabled on the Dong River near Huizhou City, China. The Red Star 201 was underway to avoid Typhoon Haima when it suffered a power blackout. The vessel requested assistance with the Huizhou Maritime Safety Administration responding. Authorities dispatched a patrol boat to the scene and secured the Red Star 201. No reports of injuries to the four crew of the Red Star 201. The Red Star 201 was towed back to Huizhou. No damages or pollution released.

Hong Xing 88

Hong Xing 88

Hong Xing 88
Photo: fleetmon

The 53 meter long cargo vessel Hong Xing 88 sank in the East China Sea off Wenzhou, China. The Hong Xing 88, loaded with a cargo of sand, dropped anchor in order to ride out Typhoon Haima. The typhoon was too severe and the Hong Xing 88 suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The vessel requested assistance as it sank.  The 7 crew on board climbed to the top of the cargo vessel’s superstructure as the Hong Xing 88 sank. All 7 men were later rescued by the China Coast Guard. No reports of injuries.

Baroasaa

Baroasaa

Baroasaa
Photo: sun.mv

The 84 meter long, 2187 dwt reefer Baroasaa caught fire in the Indian Ocean near Thilafushi, Maldives. The blaze quickly consumed the superstructure forcing 18 of the 19 crew to evacuate the vessel. One crewman was reported missing and presumed to have burned to death in the incident. Authorities were unable to board the Baroasaa and no fire fighting efforts were undertaken. No further details reported.