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Zhong Fa

Zhong Fa

Zhong Fa

On December 21, the 110 meter long, 9149 dwt tanker Zhong Fa (IMO: 9054573) became disabled in the Taiwan Strait approximately 11 miles southeast Damai Island, China. The tanker was headed to Fuxhou when it suffered main engine failure and went adrift.  Authorities sent out alerts to nearby vessels to keep a safe distance. Reports state the Zhong Fa was taken under tow and reached Huangqi Bay where it dropped anchor off Huangqi, China.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

 

Nuevo Pedro Loli

Nuevo Pedro Loli

Nuevo Pedro Loli

On December 22, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Nuevo Pedro Loli (MMSI: 224015120) became disabled in the Mediterranean Sea approximately 1.5 nautical miles southeast of Santa Pola, Spain. The fishing vessel with 8 crew on board had gone adrift after suffering engine failure. The Nuevo Pedro Loli requested assistance with the Salvamento Marítimo dispatching the 22 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Leo (MMSI: 225994639) to assist. The Salvamar Leo took the Nuevo Pedro Loli under tow and proceeded back to Santa Pola.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

Adrift off Imwon

Adrift off Imwon

Adrift Off Imwon
Photo: prt.kado.net

On the night of December 21, a 59 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan off the port of Imwon, South Korea. The fishing vessel with 2 crew members on board had suffered engine failure and gone adrift. The South Korea Coast Guard dispatched 2 patrol vessels along with a coastal rescue vessel from Imwon to assist.  The vessels arrived on scene and took the fishing vessel under tow. The vessels proceeded back to Imwon safely. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.