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Yow Hsu Man

Yow Hsu Man

Yow Hsu Man

The 54 foot long fishing vessel Yow Hsu Man was reported missing near Guam. The Yow Hsu Man was en route towards Guam after its captain had suffered medical complications.  Weather reports state the vessel was battling a severe gale with 18 foot seas and 20 knot winds.  Authorities had monitored the Yow Hsu Man for two days before communication was lost.   A Coast Guard cutter along with a nearby tanker have diverted towards the last known position of the fishing vessel.   A Navy helicopter was also dispatched to aid in the search efforts.

Daichi Shoei Maru Explosion

Daichi Shoei Maru Explosion

 

Photo: The boxship South Islander help rescue 27 men from the Daichi Shoei Maru.

 

 

The 27 crewmen of the fishing vessel Daichi Shoei Maru were forced to abandon ship after the vessel caught fire while 500 miles east of Guam.   The vessel reported to the Japan Coast Guard that the vessel was on fire and required assistance.   The Coast Guard contacted a nearby 17,800 dwt boxship South Islander to aid in the rescue of the fishermen.  A Coast Guard aircraft was also deployed and was able to direct the rescue effort.    Before the South Islander reached the Daichi Shoei Maru, the crew abandoned ship and went to the life rafts.   Moments later, the fishing vessel exploded leaving the Daichi Shoei Maru a burning wreck.   Luckily, the South Islander reached the seen shortly afterwards and all 27 crewmen were safely transfered to the freighter.   No reports to the cause of the fire.

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