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Fire off Boryeong

Fire off Boryeong

Fire off Boryeong
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On the morning of November 14, a 9.77 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Yellow Sea off the coast of Boryeong, South Korea. The vessel had departed with 21 persons on board from Boryeong when a fire broke out on the vessel.  Nearby fishing vessels came to their aid and safely evacuated all 21 off the burning ship.

Authorities dispatched vessels which attempted to extinguish the blaze, but the fire had already spread through out the superstructure.  Reports state the flames eventually engulfed the entire vessel before it sank. The South Korean Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

 

More Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong

More Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong

Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong
Photo: nhandan.vn

On the afternoon of November 11, authorities from Lam Dong reported that 5 fishing vessels were wrecked along the coast of Vietnam in the South China Sea. Reports state the vessels encountered large waves and strong winds.   The fishing vessel BTh 81652 TS sunk while at anchor. The fishing vessel BTh 80347 TS broke free of its anchor and was blown ashore where its hull broke up. The fishing vessel BTh 80316 TS foundered in the waves while the fishing vessel BTh 82176 TS sank while trying to reach safety of the fishing port. Two additional vessels were reported sunk while at anchor off Ba Dang.  Authorities assisted with machinery to pull one of the fishing vessels ashore. No reports of injuries.

Fishing Vessel Sunk Off Lam Dong
Photo: nhandan.vn

 

Great Pacific Adrift Twice

Great Pacific Adrift Twice

Great Pacific
Photo: USCG

On October 27, the 40 meter long, 199 gt fishing vessel Great Pacific (IMO: 7947506) became disabled in the Gulf of Alaska some 100 miles south of Yakutat, Alaska. The Great Pacific had lost power after its drive shaft broke in heavy seas with waves reaching 30 feet.  The fishing vessel requested assistance with the 46 meter long United States Coast Guard cutter John Witherspoon (MMSI: 338926458) responding. The cutter safely transferred all 5 crew off the Great Pacific and took the vessel under tow. While proceeding to Yakutat, the cutter went adrift when its main engine failed off Kayak Island. The cutter dropped the towline to the fishing vessel while it restored power.  The cutter would regain control and proceeded to Yakutat leaving the Great Pacific unmanned and adrift. No reports of injuries.

 

Authorities were able to monitor the drifting fishing vessel over the following days. A Coast Guard aircraft conducted an overflight as the Great Pacific drifted into shipping channels. The tugboat Betty was able to reach the Great Pacific before it ran aground off Kayak Island. The tug proceeded to tow the fishing vessel to Port Etches where the vessel will undergo survey and inspection for seaworthiness.