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Huong Dien 09 Sunk

Huong Dien 09 Sunk

The freighter Huong Dien 09 capsized and sank in Ha Long Bay off Quang Ninh, Vietnam.  The Huong Dien 09 loaded with a cargo of coal became disabled after it’s engine failed.   The crew lost control of the vessel, but did not request assistance until the freighter began to have water ingress.   Authorities launched rescue craft to the scene, but the freighter capsized and sank before they could reach the nine crew on board.   Rescue boats have recovered three bodies and had continued search for the other six missing crewmen.

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Collision Off Japan

Collision Off Japan

The 76 meter long, 1664 dwt freighter Maruka collided with the 16 ton fishing vessel Kairyo Maru No. 18 off Nagasaki Hana lighthouse, Nagashima Island.  The Kairyo Maru No. 18 capsized sending its two crewmen into the water.   One crewman was rescued with the other reported as missing.  None of the 8 crew of the Maruka were injured.  The Japan Coast Guard conducted a search for the missing crewman. 

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Fishing Vessel Capsizes

Fishing Vessel Capsizes

Photo: KFSK.org

The 40 foot long fishing vessel Dawn capsized as it was leaving the harbour at Petersburg, Alaska.  The vessel rolled over to starboard and began to sink.  One crewman was able to climb out and reach the dock while the other crewman was forced to jump into the frigid waters and swim to a nearby vessel.  No reports of injuries.  An oil boom was placed around the vessel as some pollution was released.  The vessel was not insured.

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