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NT 90329 TS

NT 90329 TS

NT 90329 TS
Photo: baovephapluat.vn

On the night of November 27, the fishing vessel NT 90329 TS capsized in the South China Sea off the coast of Binh Tien, Vietnam. The NT 90329 TS was heading back to port with 5 people onboard in hopes to avoid the approaching storm No. 15.  Before the vessel could reach the shore, the NT 90329 TS would capsized and sank some 300 meters from the shore.  Two of the crew members were able to swim ashore, but 3 others were initially reported as missing.

Vietnam authorities, assisted by local fishing boats, mobilized a search and rescue for the missing crew. On the afternoon of November 28, authorities recovered the body of one of the missing crew members. Worsening conditions has hampered efforts as the authorities expanded the search area.

 

Capsized off Buan-gun

Capsized off Buan-gun

Sank off Buan-gun
Photo: lghellovision.net

On the afternoon of November 24, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea near Wangdeungdo Island, Buan-gun, South Korea. Reports state the fishing vessel sustained damage during a fishing operation causing uncontrolled water ingress. The vessel sent out a distress call with the South Korean Coast Guard responding. A patrol vessel was dispatched and found the overturn fishing vessel submerged in the water.  The patrol vessel would rescue all 10 crew from the fishing vessel.  No reports of injuries.

 

Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Three Sunk in Caleta Olivia

Alborada
Photo: pescare.com.ar

On November 17, 3 fishing vessels would sink in the South Atlantic Ocean in the port of Caleta Olivia, Argentina. A severe storm struck the area with heavy swells and wind gusts reaching 120 kilometers per hour. The 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Yakisa (Registration 03168), 9.89 meter long fishing vessel Barracuda (Registration 02645) and the 9.88 meter long fishing vessel Alborada I (Registration 03129) capsized and sank at their moorings in port.

The vessels had been ordered to be moored to avoid the impact of the severe storm.  However, all 3 fishing vessels were exposed to heavy swells and strong crosswinds causing them to lose stability.  The fishing vessels would end up capsizing and partially sink.

Authorities reported that the 2 security guards onboard were rescued.  There were no reports of injuries. A visual inspection found there were no signs of oil pollution.