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Month: September 2024

Lian Qingfu No.12

Lian Qingfu No.12

Lian Qingfu No. 12
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard

On the morning of September 11, the 20 ton fishing vessel Lian Qingfu No.12 caught fire off the Lanyang River Estuary, Taiwan. The Lian Qingfu No.12 had departed in the early morning from Wushi harbour to catch whitebait.  A few hours later a fire broke out on the vessel.  Unable to control the flames, the crew sent out a distress call. The four crew on the Lian Qingfu No.12 were rescued by a nearby fishing vessel. The Taiwan Coast Guard dispatched the PP-10055 and CP-1057 patrol boats to the scene. The patrol vessels arrived a short time later and the crew were safely transferred over.  The patrol boats used its hoses to get the fire partially under control.  A fishing vessel assisted and took the  Lian Qingfu No.12 under tow back to Wushi harbour. There local fire fighters were able to completely extinguish the fire.

The Taiwan Coast Guard reported there was no pollution released, but warned vessels of possible debris from the Lian Qingfu No.12.  Reports state the majority of the vessel’s superstructure had been destroyed by the fire. No reports of injuries to the 4 crew of the Lian Qingfu No.12.

Lian Qingfu No. 12
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard
Twilight PZ33

Twilight PZ33

Twilight
Photo: RNLI Penlee

On September 10, the 25 meter long fishing vessel Twilight PZ330 (IMO: 8816039) caught fire while berthed in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The fire started in the vessel’s galley and quickly got out of control.  The Falmouth Coastguard was alerted and  requested the RNLI lifeboat from Penlee to respond.  The lifeboat arrived on scene and began firefighting efforts with multiple sea hoses. A short time later the Penzance fire brigade arrived on scene and continued the fire fighting efforts from the dock.  A crewman from the Twilight had escaped the fire, but had suffered smoke inhalation requiring him to be taken to hospital.  After an hour the blaze was completely extinguished.  The extent of damage to the vessel was not reported.

Tog Mor

Tog Mor

Tog Mor

On September 8, the 111 meter long, 20627 dwt pipe laying barge Tog Mor (IMO: 8759152) ran aground in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Coatzacoalcos River near Allende, Veracruz, Mexico. The Tog Mor was laying a gas pipeline when strong winds and high waves caused the barge to run aground.  Multiple tugboats attempted to pull the Tog Mor free, but all their efforts failed. Authorities dispatched multiple helicopters to the scene to evacuate some 128 of the 135 crew off the barge. No reports of injuries.

Seven crew remained on board to assist in refloating operations. No details reported if there was any damage or pollution released.