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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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Haoda 6

Haoda 6

Tsurugi class patrol vessel
Tsurugi class patrol vessel (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The 76 meter long, 1578 dwt freighter Haoda 6 caught fire between the islands of Honshu and Kyushu, Japan.  The fire started in the cargo hold spewing out dense smoke.   The Haoda 6 contacted the Japan Coast Guard for assistance.   One of their vessels responded to the scene along with a local fire boat.  Both vessels sprayed water until the fire was brought under control.  No reports of injuries to the 10 crew on board.   The Haoda 6 was taken under tow to Kitakyushu.   The freighter was en route to Ningbo from Chiba with 980 tons of scrap metal.

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Collision off Miyagi Japan

Collision off Miyagi Japan

The 119 gross ton fishing vessel Horiei Maru collided with the 189 meter long, 45363 dwt  bulk freighter Nikkei Tiger north of Miyagi, Japan.  The Horiei Maru quickly sank after the collision.    The Japan Coast Guard was alerted from the fishing vessel’s distress signal dispatching search and rescue craft to the scene.  Nine crew of the Horiei Maru were rescued by a nearby vessel.  The remaining 13 crew on board were reported as missing.   No reports of injuries or damage on the Nikkei Tiger.

Video of the Horiei Maru

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