Shipwreck Log - Page 2

Min Dong Yu 61227

November 16, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of November 15, the Chinese fishing vessel Min Dong Yu 61227 caught fire in the Taiwan Strait approximately 28 nautical miles northwest of Taipei Harbor, Taiwan. The Min Dong Yu 61227 immediately sent out a distress call as the vessel with the Taiwan Coast Guard responding. The Coast Guard rushed a vessel to the scene which had to deal with poor visibility and rough conditions. Even with waves of 3 meters and wind gusts of force 9, the Coast Guard would reached the fishing vessel. Rescuers would safely transfer all 15 crew off the Min Dong Yu 61227 to a nearby fishing vessel Minxia Yu 01459 before they extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries.

The Min Dong Yu 61227 was later taken under tow by the fishing vessel Minxiayu 01467 and headed back to port on the mainland. As soon as the fishing vessels crossed the median line , the Taiwan Coast Guard stood down. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the Min Dong Yu 61227 was not disclosed.

LA 99034 TS

November 16, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the early morning of November 16, the fishing vessel LA 99034 TS sank approximately six nautical miles off Ben Dam Bay in the Côn Đảo archipelago, Vietnam. Authorities received a distress call that the fishing vessel had sunk dispatching patrol vessels to the area along with asking nearby fishing vessels to assist. The fishing vessel BV 95738 TS responded and rescued 4 of the 5 crew of the LA 99034 TS. The fishing vessel TG 92308 TS rescued the remaining crew member. The 5 crew were later transported to Côn Đảo. No reports of injuries.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The cause of the sinking was not disclosed.

Emerald Luna

November 15, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the afternoon of November 15, the 135 meter long self-propelled passenger ship Emerald Luna (MMSI: 255803840) caught fire Nieuwe Havenweg in Arnhem, Netherlands. The cause of the fire was not disclosed, but the crew requested assistance from the local fire brigade. While the fire fighters attempted to bring the blaze under control, the passengers and crew were evacuated off the vessel. Additionally, the passengers and crew from the 4 vessels moored nearby were evacuated as a precaution.

Reports state the fire was quickly contained and that passengers and crew were allowed to reboard the Emerald Luna later the same day. There were no injuries or pollution released. The extent of damage from the fire was not disclosed.