On October 11, 2031, the 2267 dwt ro-ro ferry Spirit of Fiji Islands caught fire while in the Luzon Strait. The crew was unable to control the blaze and all 19 crew on board abandoned ship. No reports of injuries. The ferry was last reported on fire and adrift. No further details reported.
The 139 meter long, 13567 dwt freighter Cheng Lu 15 sank off Pohang Republic of Korea. The Cheng Lu 15 had been at anchor when it was struck by strong winds and rough seas. The waves push the Cheng Lu 15 against the seawall and soon after sank. Authorities attempted to reach the vessel, but were hampered by the severe conditions. When rescuers got to the scene, the vessel was nearly completely submerged. Initial reports stated that all 19 crewmen on board were missing, but later 1 body was discovered. Authorities report that the Cheng Lu 15 was in ballast and had been scheduled to depart for Japan. Korean authorities continue search and rescue operations.
The 129 meter long, 18791 dwt freighter Super Sun loaded with a cargo of logs caught fire off the coast of China near the mouth of the Yangtze River. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly consumed the superstructure. The 23 crewmen on board were rescued by the East China Sea Rescue Bureau. No reports of injuries. Authorities were able to get the fire under control saving the cargo of logs, but the fire left the vessel disabled.
