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Kai Xin

Kai Xin

Photo: sipse.com
Photo: sipse.com

The 105 meter long, 1810 dwt fishing vessel Kai Xin caught fire off the coast of Antarctica.  The crew sent out distress call requesting assistance.   The fishing vessel Juvel was nearby and responded to the scene.  The Juvel was able to safely rescue 90 crewmen from the Kai Xin.  The Chilean Navy has dispatched a tug to the scene to take the Kai Xin under tow.  The tug has anti-pollution equipment on board in case the Kai Xin releases any fuel into the water.

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Antarctic Fire

Antarctic Fire

The 51 meter long fishing vessel Jung Woo 2  caught fire in the Ross Sea off Antarctica.   The fire started in the vessel’s crew quarters and spread to other portions of the vessel.  The crew issued a distress call which was received by the fishing vessel Hong Jin 707.   The Hong Jin 707 evacuated the crew who were forced into a lifeboat as the fire burned out of control.   The Hong Jin 707 proceeded on to meet with the research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer which has medical facilities on board.  Of the 40 crew on board the Jung Woo 2, three crew men died in the fire with another seven suffered burn injuries.   The vessel remains on fire and was last reported to be sinking.

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Sparta Off Anarctica

Sparta Off Anarctica

The 55 meter long, 371 dwt fishing vessel Sparta suffered water ingress after the vessel’s hull was holed while off Anarctica.  The crew was able to keep the water ingress in check with pumps.   No reports of injuries to the 32 crew on board.   Two other vessels are proceeding to the scene, but ice and conditions have made progress slow.  An icebreaker has been dispatched to the scene, but may take six or more days to reach the Sparta.   Reports state the crew have requested an additional pump to assist in repairs.

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