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Author: Paul Hancock

Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

On the evening of September 26, the 199 meter long, 63800 dwt bulk carrier Qing Hua Shan (IMO: 9741528) caught fire in the English Channel while berthed in Southampton, England. A fire was detected in cargo hold No. 3 that was loaded with scrap metal. The local fire brigade was alerted and dispatched over 40 firefighters to battle the blaze. The fire continued to grow and had spread into cargo hold No. 4 before fire fighters were able to get things under control.  Using multiple fire engines and multiple carbon-dioxide canisters, the fire was brought under control.  Reports stated that fire fighters remained on site the following day to monitor any flare ups.  No reports of injuries to crew or to fire fighters.  Damage to the Qing Hua Shan was not disclosed.

 

ST 94989 TS

ST 94989 TS

ST94989TS
Photo: laodong.vn

On the morning September 22, the fishing vessel ST 94989 TS became disabled in the South China Sea 17 nautical miles off Chan Da, Vietnam.  The ST 94989 TS had suffered damage on board that disabled its steering.  Unable to maneuver, the fishing vessel requested assistance. Vietnamese authorities dispatched a patrol vessel BP 18.13.01 to assist.  The BP 18.13.01 arrived on site and was able to pass a towline over to the fishing vessel.  The vessel then proceeded to Tran De Fishing Port.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

Aground on Heukdo Island

Aground on Heukdo Island

FV Stranded off Gunsan
Photo: Gunsan Marine Police Station

On the morning of September 27, a 72-ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Yellow Sea on Heukdo Island, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan City, South Korea. The fishing vessel was proceeding during the night when the vessel confused lights on Heukdo Island for another vessel. The fishing vessel proceeded to try to avoid the lights and ran aground on the rocks. The vessel sustained hull damage with water ingress near the engine room. 

FV Stranded off Gunsan
Photo: Gunsan Coast Guard

The South Korean Coast Guard were alerted and dispatched a patrol vessel with a rescue team to the scene. The Coast Guard safely rescued all 8 crew off the fishing vessel. The Coast Guard locked the fuel valves before pulling the vessel free.  The vessels then proceeded to Daecheon.  There were no injuries.  The Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.