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Argos Georgia

Argos Georgia

Argos Georgia

On July 22, the 53 meter long, 2004 gt fishing vessel Argos Georgia sank in the Atlantic Ocean some 200 miles east of the Falkland Islands. The Argos Georgia had been fishing for Patagonian toothfish when it suffered water ingress.  Unable to control the flooding, the 27 crew on board the Argos Georgia alerted authorities the vessel was sinking the crew were forced to abandon ship. r The crew struggled to launch life rafts as high winds and waves reaching 8 meters high continued to lash against the Argos Georgia.

After receiving the distress signal, authorities launched a search and rescue mission. Patrol vessels along with nearby fishing vessels began a search for survivors from the Argos Georgia. Reports state the patrol vessel Lilibet, fishing vessels Robin M Lee, and Puerto Toro searched the area along with multiple aircraft begun searching the area for life rafts.  Rescuers were able to rescue some 14 of the 27 crew which were later taken to hospital for assessment.  Nine bodies were also recovered during the operation. The remaining four missing crewmen were presumed deceased. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR Jason Bradley

MTKR JASON BRADLEY
Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The 39 meter long tanker MTKR Jason Bradley sank in Manila Bay near Mariveles, Bataan, Philippines. The tanker sank some 600 yards offshore in 9 meters of water resting on the muddy bottom. No reports of injuries.

The MTKR Jason Bradley had no cargo onboard when it sank. The Philippine Coast Guard dispatched divers to the scene to inspect the vessel. Divers found there were several leaks from the engine room releasing diesel fuel. The owners of the MTKR Jason Bradley is preparing to salvage the tanker within one to two weeks.

Fu Shun

Fu Shun

Fu Shun

The 56 meter long, 599 gt general cargo vessel Fu Shun (IMO: 8545654)  sank some 19 miles off Kaohsiung, Taiwan.  The Fu Shun had developed a list from water ingress caused by the high winds and waves from Typhoon Gaemi.  The vessel alerted authorities early in the morning that it had developed a list and was in distress.  The cargo vessel quickly lost stability as the list increased to nearly 45 degrees. The 9 crew on board were unable to reach the life raft on board and were forced to jump overboard adorning just life jackets.  The crew jumped into the sea as one group of four with another group of five. The waves quickly separated the men as conditions were too severe for authorities to reach them.

Reports state two crew were found alive having reached the coast near Fengbitou.  Another two crewmen would reach the shore a short time afterwards.  Unfortunately, locals also found the body fo the master of the Fu Sun.  He had been driven up against the rocks and killed.  Authorities state four crew still are reported as missing.  Reports state the missing crewmen had their life jackets wash away from them during the storm.