On August 4, a fishing boat capsized in the Arabian Sea off the Kapu Lighthouse south of Udupi, India. The fishing vessel had departed from Malpe with 7 crew when it lost stability from the strong waves. The fishing vessel overturned with the crew thrown into the sea. Fortunately, nearby fishermen were able to come to their aid and rescued all 7 crew members. No reports of inquires. The name and details of the fishing vessel was not disclosed. No further details reported.
On the night of August 3, the fishing vessel Ishikawa Maru capsized fishing boat in the Seto Inland Sea some 18 kilometers southeast of the southern tip of Cape Motoyama near Onoda City, Japan. The Ishikawa Maru had been fishing with 2 persons on board, the master of the vessel and his wife, when it was struck by another vessel during the night. The collision caused the Ishikawa Maru to rollover and capsize sending both people on board into the water.
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When the Ishikawa Maru had to arrived back to port at its usual time, a member of the fishing cooperative alerted authorities. The Japanese Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation in the area and found the captain clinging to the bottom of the overturn fishing vessel. He had sustained minor injuries. The Coast Guard also found his wife, but reports state she had perished.
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The Japanese Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. The incident is being classified as a hit-and-run. An inspection of the IshikawaMaru hull show signs of collision marks.
On the evening of July 28, the 15 meter long, 103 gt fishing vessel Saint Philippe (IMO: 9917440) was damaged in the English Channel off coast of Fort de l’Heurt, France. The Saint Philippe had suffered damage to the engine resulting in a power blackout on the vessel. The trawler requested assistance with the SNSM station in Boulogne-sur-Mer responding. The 18 meter long SNSM lifeboat Président Jacques Huret (MMSI: 227003610) was dispatched and took the Saint Philippe under tow and proceeded to Boulogne-sur-Mer. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
