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Don Igilio

Don Igilio

Don Igilio
Photo: farodevigo.es

On the night of January 8, the 63 meter long, 808 dwt fishing vessel Don Igilio (IMO: 8717087) caught fire in the Pacific Ocean in international waters off the coast of Peru. Reports state the Don Igilio caught fire and the crew was unable to contain. The vessel requested assistance with the 63 meter long fishing vessel Yolanda (IMO: 7407958) responding. The Yolanda was able to safely rescue all 25 crew off the Don Igilio with no reports of injuries. The Yolanda transported the rescued crew to Peru.

The fire would completely destroy the Don Igilio. The incident is under investigation.

Disabled off Felixstowe

Disabled off Felixstowe

Felixstowe Disabled FV
Photo: felixstowelifeboat.org.uk

On January 17, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the North Sea off Felixstowe, England. The fishing vessel alerted Dover CoastGuard with a pan-pan call stating the vessel had gone adrift. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and required assistance. The CoastGuard contacted the independent Felixstowe lifeboat which was in the area conducting training exercise.  The lifeboat proceeded to the disabled fishing vessel and took it under tow. Even with heavy fog rolling in, the vessels were able proceed back to port safely. The fishing vessel was reported to be towed to the Suffolk Yacht Harbour where it moored.  No reports of injuries, damage, or pollution released.

KH 90026 TS

KH 90026 TS

KH 90026 TS
Google Map of the last location at 12°40’55.0″N 110°01’03.0″E

On the morning of January 14, Vietnam authorities reported the fishing vessel KH 90026 TS as missing in the South China Sea approximately 35 miles off Bãi biển Đại Lãnh, Vietnam.  The KH 90026 TS departed from Danong, Vietnam on January 7 bound for gillnet fishing with 8 crew on board.  Authorities state the fishing vessel was proceeding at a speed of 2 nautical miles per hour in severe weather. The KH 90026 TS was in gale force winds and high waves when contact was lost around 1:45 a.m. on January 9.  The vessel’s last location was at 12°40’55” N, 110°01’03” E.

Authorities attempted to contact the missing KH 90026 TS, but did not receive contact. Nearby vessels were asked to keep vigil for any signs of the KH 90026 TS.

As of January 16, there has been no sighting of the vessel or the 8 crew on board. One news report states a gillnet was spotted floating near Phu Quy Island.