QT-90559-TS

QT-90559-TS

 

QT-90559-TS
Photo: cand.com.vn

On the afternoon of December 15, the fishing vessel QT-90559-TS capsized in the East Vietnam Sea 3 nautical miles northeast of Cồn Cỏ Island, Vietnam (17.10’55” North, 107.24′.42” East). The fishing vessel had capsized and sank in large waves whiles fishing off the island.  Vietnamese authorities received a distress signal and launched a rescue mission. Fortunately, the fishing vessel QT-91090-TS was nearby and rescued all 6 crew members from the QT-90559-TS. The crew were later safely taken ashore where they received medical treatment.

An initial investigation found the QT-90559-TS  and fishing gear onboard had suffered severe damage. Reports state the cost of the damage was estimated to be  around 3 billion VND.

Struck Rocks Off Dadaepo

Struck Rocks Off Dadaepo

Grounding off Dadaepo
Photo: khan.co.kr

On the morning of December 16, a 9.7 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Sea of Japan off Dadaepo, Saha-gu, Busan, South Korea. The fishing vessel was attempting to drop off fishermen on Seodo Island when the vessel rammed into a rock.  The bow of the fishing vessel sustained severe damage allowing water ingress, but the vessel’s pumps were able to control the flooding. The vessel proceeded under its own power to the port of Seongchang. Six of the 8 people onboard the fishing vessel suffered injuries. Reports state some were later taken to hospital for treatment.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The Coast Guard gave the master of the fishing vessel an alcohol tests which were negative. Initial reports state the vessel’s search light had failed as it approached the rocks.

Sunk on Snohomish River

Sunk on Snohomish River

McCarver
Photo: heraldnet.com

On the afternoon of December 17, a barge sank on the Snohomish River near Everett, Washington. The barge was being positioned by the 8 meter long tugboat McCarver (MMSI: 338483259) when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The barge would partially sink as the river low water levels along with another tugboat stabilized the barge.

Reports state the barge will have some 300 gallons of fuel removed along with equipment of its deck before the barge will be raised.  Washington authorities have not disclosed the cause of the incident.