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MFV Lincoln

MFV Lincoln

Lincoln
Photo: vesselfinder.com

On September 27, the 42 meter long fishing vessel Lincoln was disabled in heavy seas in False Bay near Cape Town, South Africa. The Lincoln became swamped by massive waves and listed over to one side.  The vessel sent out a distress call before the 21 crewmen on board abandoned ship.  Nine of the crew were rescued from the water, but twelve others drowned.  Reports state that some of the crew had slipped through their life jackets. The Lincoln remained afloat and was later taken under tow by another fishing vessel towards Table Bay. The incident is under investigation.

Fong Kuo No. 869

Fong Kuo No. 869

Kong Kuo 869
Photo: fongkuo.com.tw

The 1058 dwt fishing vessel Fong Kuo No. 869 sank off Kaohsiung, Taiwan.  The vessel was proceeding out of Kaohsiung after restrictions were lifted as Typhoon Dujuan departed from Taiwan when it developed a list.  The list increased until the fishing vessel capsized and sank.  Twenty-three crew on board were thrown into the sea.  Two Coast Guard vessels were dispatched to the scene.  Assisted by helicopters, the Coast Guard was able to pull 21 men from the water.  Two remaining crewmen were rescued by nearby vessels. No reports of injuries.

Campolibre Alai

Campolibre Alai

campolibre alai

The 80 meter long, 1700 dwt fishing vessel Campolibre Alai caught fire while fishing in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles. The fire started after an explosion in the vessel’s engine room.  The explosion caused severe damage including water ingress.  Disabled and ablaze, the crew requested assistance.  A nearby fishing vessel  was able to come to the Campolibre Alai aid.  All the crew on board the Campolibre Alai was rescued and were to being transported to Port Victoria, Seychelles.  One crewman sustained severe burns, but was stabilized.  Reports state the vessel was left partially submerged and adrift, before it finally sank.