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Phu Tan Sank

Phu Tan Sank

Phu Tan IMO 8715455, dwt 14205, built 1988, flag Vietnam.

The 14205 dwt freighter Phu Tan capsized and sank in the South China Sea while sailing from Danang to Haiphong, Vietnam. The vessel was hit by a severe gale with 100 km per hour winds and 6 meter waves. The vessel reported losing engine power and water ingress. The Phu Tan had 25 crew onboard with 2 passengers. Reports to the fate of the crew are conflicting. One report states 26 survivors and 1 death while another states 2 rescued and 25 are listed as missing. Some confusion is result of six additional fishing vessel sinking as well.

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Trawler No. 1 Insung Foundered

Trawler No. 1 Insung Foundered

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The 614 dwt trawler Number one Insung sank between New Zealand and Antarctica. Nearby vessels were able to rescue 20 crewmen of the 42 onboard. No reports to the cause of the sinking. Weather has been ruled out with light winds and 1 meter waves.

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