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Hwang Gum 3005

Hwang Gum 3005

The 29 ton fishing vessel Hwang Gum 3005 caught fire in bad weather near Uotsuri Island, Pinnacle Islands.  The strong winds and heavy seas complicated the situation as the fire spread through the vessel.  The crew of nine were able to send out a distress call before they were force to abandon ship.  The men donned lifejackets and jumped into the water as the Hwang Gum 3005 sank.   Another fishing vessel was able to relay the distress call to authorities.  The Japanese Coast Guard dispatched two patrol boats to the scene.    Reports state five crewmen were pulled from the water.   However, four of the five later perished from their injuries.   The remaining four crewmen were still reported missing.   An aircraft was dispatched later to help with the search effort.

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Chun Xing

Chun Xing

The 69 meter long, 1552 dwt freighter Chun Xing caught fire in the Sea of Japan near Kobe, Japan.   The Chun Xing had departed Kobe bound for China with 948 tons of scrap when a fire broke out in the cargo hold.   The crew requested assistance with the Japanese Coast Guard responding.   Several patrol boats arrived on scene and assisted the crew in controlling the blaze.  The vessel returned to port where  it took several more hours to extinguish the fire.    No reports of injuries to the nine crew on board.  No further details reported.

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Ming Yang

Ming Yang

The 12703 gt reefer Ming Yang caught fire near Okinawa, Japan.  The vessel had suffered an explosion from the main engine resulting starting the fire.   The crew were forced to seek shelter in the bow section as the stern became engulf in thick smoke.  Some 21 crew were able to escape into a life raft while the remaining 43 awaited on deck.   The Japan Coast Guard responded sending patrol vessels and aircraft to the scene.   All the crew were safely rescued with three suffering minor injuries.  Reports state the vessel was en route to China from South America.  The owners of Ming Yang have arranged salvage of the vessel.

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