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Sun Flower Daisetsu

Sun Flower Daisetsu

Sun Flower Daisetsu
Photo: telegraph.co.uk

The 190 meter long, 6277 dwt ro-ro passenger ship Sun Flower Daisetsu caught fire off the coast of Hokkaido, Japan. The Sun Flower Daisetsu was en route to Tomakomai from Tokyo with 71 passengers and 23 crew.  Reports states a fire started from one of the 160 trucks on the cargo deck.  The  fire quickly grew and got out of control and the crew quested assistance.  Authorities dispatched 15 patrol boats along with 5 helicopters to the scene.  The crew mustered all the passengers on board to the lifeboat stations where they gathered on deck wearing life jackets. When authorities arrived, all 71 passengers and 22 crew were evacuated off the ferry.  One crew member was reported missing.

Meiyu No. 18

Meiyu No. 18

Meiyu 18
Photo: Japan Times

The 19 ton tugboat Meiyu No. 18 capsized and sank in the Tsugaru Strait off Hokkaido, Japan. The Meiyu No. 18 was proceeding form Hakodate with a pontoon barge loaded with ship parts when the tug lost stability and rolled over. One crewman on board was lucky enough to find a small breathing space in the cabin. He was spent 15 hours trapped until he was later rescued by the Japanese Coast Guard. Three other crewmen  perished with two of their bodies recovered.

Akanett

Akanett

The 52 meter long, 828 dwt fishing vessel Akanett became disabled off Hokkaido, Japan.  The Akanett had suffered engine failure while a gale was blowing in the area with waves up to 5 meters high.  The crew requested assistance from the Japanese Coast Guard.   The Coast Guard dispatched a salvage tug to the scene which took the Alanett under tow.   The vessels proceeded to Hakodate, Hokkaido.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

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