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Nora

Nora

Nora
Photo: Suquamish Police Department
On October 27, reports state the fishing vessel Nora ran aground in Miller Bay near Indianola, Washington. The Nora had been at anchor when it broke free of its anchor and went ashore. The vessel had some 2,000 to 3,000 gallons of fuel and petroleum products on board the vessel when it grounded. Authorities from multiple state and federal agencies responded to the scene. Local authorities were able to secure the vessel with stern anchor lines to prevent the Nora from drifting further ashore or damage nearby seawalls.  A salvage company was hired to remove the fuel and oil products. Officials will monitor for any pollution releases. There were no reports of individuals on board the Nora and no injuries from the incident.
News accounts state the Nora as a derelict and authorities were determining the owner of the fishing vessel. It was not clear when the Nora would be removed off the shoreline and if the vessel would be salvaged or just scrapped.
Two Capsized Off Taiwan

Two Capsized Off Taiwan

Yu Shan No.36 and Lih Fa No.168 capsized off Taiwan
Photo: Taiwanese Coast Guard

Between the night of November 5 and the early morning of November 6, 2 fishing vessels capsized in the East China Sea. The Taiwan Coast Guard reports that the 26 meter long fishing vessel Yu Shan No.36 (MMSI: 416003222) had capsized 14 miles off Cape Fugui, Taiwan on the night of November 5. Six of the 9 crew on board the Yu Shan No.36 would be rescued by nearby fishing vessels.  The remaining 3 crew were reported missing.  A search and rescue operation would later find 2 of the 3 crew with one discovered tangled in the fishing vessel’s nets and the other clinging to the overturn cabin of the vessel.  Authorities state that 1 crew member remains unaccounted.

The Taiwanese Coast Guard also reported the capsizing of the 16 meter long fishing vessel Lih Fa No.168 (MMSI: 41600080) some 35 nautical miles off Keelung Harbor, Taiwan. Three of the 6 crew on board the Lih Fa No.168 were rescued by nearby fishing vessels. The other 3 crew members were reported as missing. Authorities state a joint sea and air search and rescue operation was launched to find the missing crew.

Lih Fa No.168
Lih Fa No.168
Collision off Vung Tau

Collision off Vung Tau

Sea Noble
Photo: vnexpress.net

On the afternoon November 1, the 117 meter long, 12132 dwt cargo vessel Sea Noble (IMO: 9459917) collided in the South China Sea with multiple fishing vessels some 15 kilometers off Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. The Sea Noble was en route to Haiphong when it struck 2 fishing vessels.  The fishing vessels had been proceeding when a throttle cable snapped on one of the vessels.  The 2 boats would anchor together and attempted to make repairs when they struck by the cargo vessel.  The 11 crew members from both fishing vessels were forced to jump into the water. Nearby vessels in the area would rescue all 11 crew from the sea. One crew member sustained facial injuries and would by treated by authorities.

Reports state one fishing vessel sank immediately while the other would sink some time later. The Sea Noble proceeded to offshore of Vũng Tàu to allow local authorities to conduct interviews as the incident is under investigation.