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Three Capsize on La Gi Estuary

Three Capsize on La Gi Estuary

BTh 85885 TS
Photo: plo.vn

On the morning of November 8, three fishing vessels BTh 81196 TS, BTh 85885 TS, and BTh 86131 TS capsized and sunk on the Song Dinh River in the La Gi estuary in Lâm Đồng province, Vietnam.  All three fishing vessels were caught in strong currents caused by the confluence of the Song Dinh River and large swells from the South China Sea. The BTh 81196 TS capsized and completely sunk. The other fishing vessels were partially sunk resting on their starboard hull.  Reports sate the initial damage has been estimated into the hundred of millions of dong (~4,000 USD). There were no reports of any injuries.

News accounts have stated the La Gi estuary has been known to be dangerous for several years. The Song Dinh has deposited large amount of sand making the navigation difficult. The silting was a known issue and the area required regular dredging.

Nora

Nora

Nora
Photo: Suquamish Police Department
On October 27, reports state the fishing vessel Nora ran aground in Miller Bay near Indianola, Washington. The Nora had been at anchor when it broke free of its anchor and went ashore. The vessel had some 2,000 to 3,000 gallons of fuel and petroleum products on board the vessel when it grounded. Authorities from multiple state and federal agencies responded to the scene. Local authorities were able to secure the vessel with stern anchor lines to prevent the Nora from drifting further ashore or damage nearby seawalls.  A salvage company was hired to remove the fuel and oil products. Officials will monitor for any pollution releases. There were no reports of individuals on board the Nora and no injuries from the incident.
News accounts state the Nora as a derelict and authorities were determining the owner of the fishing vessel. It was not clear when the Nora would be removed off the shoreline and if the vessel would be salvaged or just scrapped.
Two Capsized Off Taiwan

Two Capsized Off Taiwan

Yu Shan No.36 and Lih Fa No.168 capsized off Taiwan
Photo: Taiwanese Coast Guard

Between the night of November 5 and the early morning of November 6, 2 fishing vessels capsized in the East China Sea. The Taiwan Coast Guard reports that the 26 meter long fishing vessel Yu Shan No.36 (MMSI: 416003222) had capsized 14 miles off Cape Fugui, Taiwan on the night of November 5. Six of the 9 crew on board the Yu Shan No.36 would be rescued by nearby fishing vessels.  The remaining 3 crew were reported missing.  A search and rescue operation would later find 2 of the 3 crew with one discovered tangled in the fishing vessel’s nets and the other clinging to the overturn cabin of the vessel.  Authorities state that 1 crew member remains unaccounted.

The Taiwanese Coast Guard also reported the capsizing of the 16 meter long fishing vessel Lih Fa No.168 (MMSI: 41600080) some 35 nautical miles off Keelung Harbor, Taiwan. Three of the 6 crew on board the Lih Fa No.168 were rescued by nearby fishing vessels. The other 3 crew members were reported as missing. Authorities state a joint sea and air search and rescue operation was launched to find the missing crew.

Lih Fa No.168
Lih Fa No.168