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Author: Paul Hancock

Cheng Xian Feng 168
Cheng Xian Feng 168

Cheng Xian Feng 168

On the early morning of January 11, the 712 gt tanker Cheng Xian Feng 168 ran aground in the Philippine Sea off Burgos town, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. Philippines.  The Cheng Xian Feng 168 departed from Cagayan de Oro City bound for Homonhon, Leyte with 3,500 litres of diesel fuel.  On the afternoon of  January 10, the tanker  developed engine problems. Unable to fix the problems, the vessel would eventually suffer total engine failure forcing the crew to drop anchor.

Strong currents and heavy waves would cause the anchor to drag. The Cheng Xian Feng 168 would continue to drift towards the shore until it grounded just off shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and were able to rescue all 9 crew members off the tanker. No reports of injuries.

The Philippine Coast Guard reported there was no signs of oil pollution released around the tanker, but there was a strong gas odor detected. Due to the vessel grounded on a coral reef, the Coast Guard deployed oil containment booms as a precaution before attempts to refloat the tanker. An underwater assessment will be made to the extent of environmental damage.

 

Capsized off Pado-ri

Capsized off Pado-ri

Capsized off Pado-ri
From: ebaekje.co.kr

On the morning of January 12, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea at a seaweed farm near Tonggae Port, Pado-ri, Sowon-myeon, Taean-gun, South Korea. The fishing vessel was proceeding when strong winds caused water ingress at the stern.  The vessel then lost stability and capsized sending its 4 crew members into the sea. Three of the crew were pulled from the sea suffering from hypothermia and taken to hospital for treatment. One crew member was found unconscious and taken to hospital, but later died. South Korea Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the incident.

Katharine HV 16

Katharine HV 16

Katharine HV 16
Photo: DGzRS

On the morning of January 11, the 24 meter long. 63 gt fishing vessel Katharine HV16 (MMSI: 219000617. IMO: 9206322) ran aground in the North Sea off List on Sylt, Germany. The fishing vessel had been moored outside the breakwater of the List on Sylt harbour when a strong southeasterly wind pushed the Katharine HV 16 towards shore. The fishing vessel would run aground in the mud before reaching the shore.  The vessel requested assistance with the DGzRS launching its lifeboat from List on Sylt.  The 10 meter long lifeboat Horst Heiner Kneten (MMSI: 211141910) only travelled a short distance to where the Katharine HV16 was stranded.  A towline was passed over to the fishing vessel and the lifeboat was able to pull it free. The Katharine HV16 proceeded to Havneby under its own power. There were no reports of injuries to the 2 crew on board, damage or pollution released.