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LCT Felicity 8

LCT Felicity 8

LCT Felicity 8
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

On November 9, the 82 meter long, 4500 dwt landing-craft cargo vessel LCT Felicity 8 ran aground in Pagapas Bay off Wawa Ibaba, Lemery, Batangas, Philippines. The LCT Felicity 8 had sought shelter in Pagapas Bay from the high winds and strong currents caused by Super Typhoon Uwan when it was blown ashore. The Philippine Coast Guard was alerted and dispatched a response team to the scene. The Coast Guard reported that the LCT Felicity 8 was in stable condition with no structural damage and no pollution released. The crew were confirmed to be safe and in good condition.

The Philippine Coast Guard directed the owners of the LCT Felicity 8 to hire a tugboat to refloat the vessel. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the grounding and to assess compliance with safety and navigational protocols.

Aground off Whenua Hou

Aground off Whenua Hou

On the morning of November 14, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Tasman Sea off Codfish Island (Whenua Hou), New Zealand. The New Zealand Coastguard reports that volunteers and local fishermen had been dispatched to assist.

Arriving on site, the rescuers found a commercial tow was required. Using another fishing vessel, they were able to pull the stranded fishing vessel free on the high tide. The vessel had sustained some damage from the grounding and dewatering pumps were placed onboard.

While towing the fishing vessel to the port of Bluff, weather conditions began to worsen. The damaged fishing vessel began to take on more water than the pumps could handle. The vessels proceeded to Long Harry Bay for shelter. The vessels remained in the bay for several hours until an additional pump arrived. Reports state the vessels proceeded on to Bluff.  No reports of injuries.

More Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong

More Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong

Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong
Photo: nhandan.vn

On the afternoon of November 11, authorities from Lam Dong reported that 5 fishing vessels were wrecked along the coast of Vietnam in the South China Sea. Reports state the vessels encountered large waves and strong winds.   The fishing vessel BTh 81652 TS sunk while at anchor. The fishing vessel BTh 80347 TS broke free of its anchor and was blown ashore where its hull broke up. The fishing vessel BTh 80316 TS foundered in the waves while the fishing vessel BTh 82176 TS sank while trying to reach safety of the fishing port. Two additional vessels were reported sunk while at anchor off Ba Dang.  Authorities assisted with machinery to pull one of the fishing vessels ashore. No reports of injuries.

Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong
Photo: nhandan.vn