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Fire off Penghu

Fire off Penghu

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On the afternoon of October 13, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Taiwan Strait off Jibei Island, Penghu County, Taiwan.  Authorities state the fire broke out on an abandoned fishing vessel along the shore. The local fire department arrived on site and found flames shooting into the air.  After an hour, the fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the fishing vessel was heavily gutted by the fire.

An investigation into the incident has been launched. Authorities were uncertain as the fishing vessel’s registration was unknown. Investigators have stated the fire may have been started by arson.  There were no one onboard at the time of the incident.

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Fire off Marado Island

Fire off Marado Island

Marado Island Fire
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On the early morning of October 12, a 129 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the East China Sea some 34 kilometers southeast of Marado Island in Seogwipo, Jeju, South Korea. The fire started in the engine room of the purse seiner and quickly spread through the vessel.  The crew alerted the South Korean Coast Guard who dispatched a helicopter along with 5 patrol boats to assist.  The Coast Guard also asked nearby vessel to aid the fishing vessel. The 27 crew members on board the fishing vessel would be later rescued by a nearby vessel.  Six crew members had sustain injuries including smoke inhalation and burns to the face and arms. They would be later transported to hospital in Jeju City for treatment.

Marado Island Fire
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Reports stated the patrol vessels arrived on the scene and used water cannons to extinguish the blaze. The extent of damage caused by the fire was not disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation. Initial reports state the crew heard a loud bang right before the fire started.

Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

Qing Hua Shan

On the evening of September 26, the 199 meter long, 63800 dwt bulk carrier Qing Hua Shan (IMO: 9741528) caught fire in the English Channel while berthed in Southampton, England. A fire was detected in cargo hold No. 3 that was loaded with scrap metal. The local fire brigade was alerted and dispatched over 40 firefighters to battle the blaze. The fire continued to grow and had spread into cargo hold No. 4 before fire fighters were able to get things under control.  Using multiple fire engines and multiple carbon-dioxide canisters, the fire was brought under control.  Reports stated that fire fighters remained on site the following day to monitor any flare ups.  No reports of injuries to crew or to fire fighters.  Damage to the Qing Hua Shan was not disclosed.