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Collision off Hải Phòng

Collision off Hải Phòng

Hosei Crown

On the morning of April 8, the 120 meter long, 13762 dwt cargo vessel Hosei Crown (IMO: 9543926) collided in the Gulf of Bắc Bộ with the fishing vessel TH 92686 TS off Hải Phòng, Vietnam.  The Hosei Crown struck the TH 92686 TS causing the fishing vessel to quickly sink and sending its 12 man crew into the water.

Vietnam authorities received a distress call and alerted nearby vessels to assist in the search and rescue efforts. The Hosei Crown also assisted by releasing life rafts in the area. Authorities deployed the rescue vessel SAR 411 to search the area where the fishing vessel sank.  After several hours of searching,  8 crew of the TH 92686 TS had been safely rescued from the water.  Unfortunately, four crew perished when the fishing vessel sank and their bodies would be later recovered.

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center has launched an investigation into the incident.  Reports state there was fog in the area at the time of the incident.

Lady Irene

Lady Irene

Lady Irene
Photo: facebook

On the morning of April 3, the fishing vessel Lady Irene caught fire in Cape Cod Bay while berthed at the Wellfleet, Massachusetts.  Reports state the fire started on the fishing vessel and quickly spread to the supporting structure on the pier.  The fire continued to spread to a second fishing vessel when local fire fighters arrived on the scene. Fire fighters fought the fire for several hours before they were able to extinguish the blaze.  Both the Lady Irene and the second (undisclosed name) fishing vessel sustained significant fire damage to the hull and superstructure, but both vessels remained afloat.

Reports state that both local authorities and the Coast Guard were conducting an investigation into the incident. There are no reports of injuries.

Billabong

Billabong

Billabong
Photo: premar-atlantique.gouv.fr

On March 24, the 16 meter long fishing vessel Billabong (MMSI: 228380000)  suffered water ingress in the Bay of Biscay off Lann Bihoué, France.  Reports state the fishing vessel requested assistance after discovering uncontrolled water ingress. The SNSM dispatched the rescue vessel SNS 084 assisted by a helicopter from the Marine Nationale. The two crew from the Billabong were winched to safety.  The crew was later taken to Lann Bihoué for evaluation. No reports of injuries.

The fate of the Billabong was not reported. Until authorities provide further information, it is possible the vessel sank or authorities were able to place dewatering pumps on board and towed the vessel back to port.