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Min Dong Yu 61227

Min Dong Yu 61227

Min Dong Yu 61227
Photo: chinatimes.com

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.

Min Dong Yu 61227
Photo: chinatimes.com

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.

Emerald Luna

Emerald Luna

Emerald Luna

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.

Fire off Boryeong

Fire off Boryeong

Fire off Boryeong
Photo: nate.com

On the morning of November 14, a 9.77 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Yellow Sea off the coast of Boryeong, South Korea. The vessel had departed with 21 persons on board from Boryeong when a fire broke out on the vessel.  Nearby fishing vessels came to their aid and safely evacuated all 21 off the burning ship.

Authorities dispatched vessels which attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had already spread through out the superstructure.  Reports state the flames eventually engulfed the entire vessel before it sank. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.