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Unity World

Unity World

Unity World
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On the morning of July 23, the fishing vessel Unity World sank in Nasugbu Bay off Fortune Island, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines. The Unity World had departed from Navotas City with 40,000 litres of diesel fuel bound for Cuyo, Palawan to deliver the fuel and pick up a cargo of fish.  The fishing vessel encountered rough seas caused by typhoon Emong off Fortune Island forcing the crew to abandon ship.  All 11 crew on board were able to reach the shore using floatation devices. Authorities stated the crew was given a health check and were in good condition.

Unity World
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The Unity World would later sink in heavy seas some 2.25 nautical miles off the shoreline. The Philippine Coast Guard was unable to launch due to rough conditions. Authorities have stated that resources are in place and a response team was monitoring the area for pollution.

 

Emma Louise

Emma Louise

Emma Louise
Photo: RNLI

On July 17, the 16 meter long, 242 gt fishing vessel Emma Louise – TO60 (IMO: 8664151) sprung a leak in the Celtic Sea off Pendeen, Cornwall, England. The Emma Louise requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat from Sennen Cove responding. The 16 meter long RNLI lifeboat City of London III (MMSI: 235050719) arrived with the Emma Louise bringing dewatering pumps. After three dewatering pumps were onboard the fishing vessel, the lifeboat escorted the Emma Louise back to Newlyn.  When the vessels reached Land’s End, the 17 meter long RNLI lifeboat from Penlee, the Ivan Ellen (MMSI: 235005122), took over the escorting duty. The vessels arrived in Newlyn harbour safely.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Emma Louise

 

KM Argo Mulyo

KM Argo Mulyo

KM Argo Mulyo
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On the afternoon of July 14, the fishing vessel KM Argo Mulyo caught fire in the Java Sea at the port in Tegal City, Indonesia. Witnesses stated they heard an explosion on the KM Argo Mulyo right before the fishing vessel caught fire. The fire quickly spread through out the fishing vessel engulfing the superstructure in flames.

KM Argo Mulyo
Photo: tribunnews.com

The crew attempted to extinguished the blaze using a portal extinguisher before requesting assistance from the local fire brigade.  The fire fighters along with emergency responders were deployed to the scene. To avoid the fire spreading to other nearby vessels, the KM Argo Mulyo was towed away and isolated from the other moored vessels. Reports state the fire gutted the KM Argo Mulyo. No reports of injuries.