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Collision off Taiwan Strait

Collision off Taiwan Strait

The 16 meter long fishing vessel Min Shi Yu 06867 collided with the 96 meter tanker Hu You 8 in the Taiwan Strait near Quanzhou, China. The tanker and fishing vessel collided head-on with both vessels suffering damage. The tanker’s hull was breached at the bow and a portside tank while the Min Shi Yu 06867 suffered damage to its bow.  Reports state the Hu You 8 suffered water ingress and developed a list, but was later stablized.  Some of the 2976 tons of gasoline cargo was released into the sea.  One crewman on the fishing vessel was injured in the collision and required hospitalization. The Hu You 8 was escorted to Meizhou Bay where it anchored.

Rosenvoll

Rosenvoll

Rosenvoll
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The 19 meter long fishing vessel Rosenvoll caught fire near the port of Mandal, Norway. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room disabling the Rosenvoll.  The crew requested assistance with the NSSR rescue vessel Ægir responding.  The Ægir towed the Rosenvoll back to Mandal. No reports of injuries.

Orion

Orion

Orion

On October 31, the 79 foot long fishing vessel Orion became disabled off Cape Ann, Massachusetts. The trawler had suffered a mechanical fault causing engine failure. The Orion sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard responding. The Coast Guard dispatched the cutter Key Largo to the scene. The cutter was able to pass a line and began towing the Orion back to Gloucester.  A few hours later, another fishing vessel took over the tow. Both fishing vessels reach Gloucester safely.  No reports of injuries to the 5 crew of the Orion, damage or pollution released.