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Tia Cinta

Tia Cinta

Tia Cinta
Photo: Salvamento Maritimó

On morning of October 7, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Tia Cinta (MMSI: 224106880) became disabled in the Mediterranean Sea 6 nuatical miles east of Palamós, Spain. The trawler had suffered mechanical failure and went adrift.  The vessel requested assistance with the Salvamento Maritimó dispatching the 20 meter long search and rescue vessel Salvamar Sirius (MMSI: 224003410) to assist. The Salvamar Sirius arrived on site and took the Tia Cinta under tow.  Both vessels arrived in Palamós safely.  No reports of injuries to the 5 crew members on board, damage or pollution released.

Collision off Ca Na

Collision off Ca Na

BD 83019-TS
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the night of October 4, reports state a South Korean oil tanker (undisclosed) collided with a Vietnamese fishing vessel BD 83019-TS in the South China Sea some 30 kilometers off the Ca Na estuary. Ten of the 11 crew on the fishing vessel were rescued by a nearby fishing vessel. The missing crew member, the captain of the BD 83019-TS, was reported to be trapped in his cabin when the vessel sank. 

The rescued crew were later taken ashore to Ca Na. Authorities stated the incident occurred during poor visibility. The tanker continued on its voyage after the collision. A few days later divers were hired to search the sunken BD 83019-TS which was found under 60 meters of water. The search found the body of the captain which was later recovered. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Collision off Myodo Island

Collision off Myodo Island

Yeosu Myodo Island Collision
Photo: netongs.com

On the evening of October 1, a 1 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) collided with a 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) in Gwangyang Bay near Myodo Island, Yeosu, South Korea. The collision resulted in the smaller 1 ton fishing vessel to eventually sink. The 2 crew members on board suffered minor injuries from the incident.  The larger fishing vessel sustained minor damage to its bow. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports suggest the collision was due to poor visibility.