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Emerald Star

Emerald Star

 

Emerald Star

The 190 meter long, 33205 dwt bulk carrier Emerald Star foundered some 150 nautical miles east of the coast off Cagayan, Philippines. The Emerald Star had departed from Buli, Indonesia with a cargo of nickel ore and 26 crew bound for Lianyungang, China.

While passing through the Luzon Strait, it encountered rough seas due to proximity of Typhoon Odette.  The conditions caused the cargo to liquefy and the bulk carrier lost stability. The crew of the Emerald Star was able to sent out a distress call before the vessel capsized and sank.

The Japanese Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation. Two boats and three aircraft were dispatched to search for survivors. Four nearby vessels joined the search operations. These nearby vessels were able to rescue 15 crew from the water.

Reports state 11 crew were still reported as missing. Search operations had been hampered by bad weather. An oil slick is visible around the area where the Emerald Star sank.

 

Asia Peace

Asia Peace

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The 7698 dwt freighter Asia Peace sank in stormy seas in the Luzon Strait, Philippines.  The freighter had departed from Papua New Guinea bound for China with a cargo off timber.  While off the northeastern Philippines, the Asia Peace was swept by waves four to five meters high.   The waves caused the timber cargo to shift resulting in hull plates fracturing.  The freighter suffered water ingress and began to list.  The crew sent out a distress call and abandoned ship before the vessel sank.  The 32573 dwt bulk freighter Yangtze Eternal responded and was able to rescue 20 crewmen from the Asia Peace.  Conflicting reports state there was 20 or 25 crew on board at the time.

 

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Spirit of Fiji

Spirit of Fiji

 

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On October 11, 2031, the 2267 dwt ro-ro ferry Spirit of Fiji Islands caught fire while in the Luzon Strait.  The crew was unable to control the blaze and all 19 crew on board abandoned ship.  No reports of injuries.  The ferry was last reported on fire and  adrift.  No further details reported.