The 108 meter long, 5782 dwt container ship Guang Yi became disabled off Quanzhou, China. The Guang Yi suffered engine failure after leaving port and was towed back to port. No reports of injuries, damage or pollutoin released. The container ship made repairs and proceeded the next day to its destination to Taichung, Taiwan.
The 27 meter long passenger vessel Golden Dragon became disabled while on the Min River near Mawei, China. The vessel suffered water ingress when several valves failed and began to sink. The crew sent out a distress call saying the vessel with 148 passengers was in danger and required assistance. The Maritime Search and Rescue Center of Fujian Province dispatched rescue vessels to the scene. The rescue craft safely transferred all the passengers to three rescue craft. The passengers were later taken to Qingzhou. Rescuers also assisted the crew to close the faulty valves avoiding the sinking of the Golden Dragon. The crew remained on board and began de-watering the vessel. The vessel was taken under tow to a berth where it was to undergo repairs. Authorities have started an investigation into the incident.
The 37 meter long, 363 dwt ro-ro ferry Grand Star RoRo 3 went aground in shallow water near Sorsogon, Philippines. The ferry loaded with 155 passengers from Allen Northern Samar went aground when the vessel went off course due to a strong current. The Grand Star was refloated later by the assistance of tugs and berthed safely at Sorsogon. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution being released.
