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LA 99034 TS

LA 99034 TS

LA 99034 TS
Photo: vietnam.vn

On the early morning of November 16, the fishing vessel LA 99034 TS sank approximately six nautical miles off Ben Dam Bay in the Côn Đảo archipelago, Vietnam. Authorities received a distress call that the fishing vessel had sunk dispatching patrol vessels to the area along with asking nearby fishing vessels to assist. The fishing vessel BV 95738 TS responded and rescued 4 of the 5 crew of the LA 99034 TS. The fishing vessel TG 92308 TS rescued the remaining crew member.  The 5 crew were later transported to Côn Đảo.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The cause of the sinking was not disclosed.

Aground off Whenua Hou

Aground off Whenua Hou

On the morning of November 14, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) ran aground in the Tasman Sea off Codfish Island (Whenua Hou), New Zealand. The New Zealand Coastguard reports that volunteers and local fishermen had been dispatched to assist.

Arriving on site, the rescuers found a commercial tow was required. Using another fishing vessel, they were able to pull the stranded fishing vessel free on the high tide. The vessel had sustained some damage from the grounding and dewatering pumps were placed onboard.

While towing the fishing vessel to the port of Bluff, weather conditions began to worsen. The damaged fishing vessel began to take on more water than the pumps could handle. The vessels proceeded to Long Harry Bay for shelter. The vessels remained in the bay for several hours until an additional pump arrived. Reports state the vessels proceeded on to Bluff.  No reports of injuries.

Capsized off Soyeonpyeong Island

Capsized off Soyeonpyeong Island

Capsized off Soyeonpyeong
Photo: South Korean Coast Guard

On the evening of November 14, a 12 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) capsized in the Yellow Sea approximately 43 kilometers southwest of Soyeonpyeong Island, Ongjin County, Incheon.  Reports state the fishing vessel lost stability when trying to pull in a net causing the vessel to roll over. One of the 5 crew members on board would be later rescued by another nearby fishing vessel. Authorities were alerted and launched a search and rescue for the missing crew members.  Some 18 vessels and Coast Guard ships along with 9 aircraft were deployed in the search. Searchers would find another injured crew member who was taken to hospital, but later perished.

The remaining 3 crew members are still reported as missing. Air bladders were attached to the overturned fishing vessel to stabilize it while divers conduct a search. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.