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Unknown Fishing Vessels Aground

Unknown Fishing Vessels Aground

Help us identify the following fishing vessels. If you have any information, please email Patrick.

Photo: dimsumdaily.hk

On the early morning of November 3, an unnamed fishing vessel ran aground in Praia Grande Bay (Nam Van) on Macau Island near the the Macao-Taipa Bridge. The fishing vessel had allided with the protective barrier of the Macao-Taipa Bridge before running ashore a short distance. Authorities dispatched a vessel which rescued all four crew on board the fishing vessel. Authorities found the vessel had released some oil pollution into the water and deployed oil barriers and absorption pads around the fishing vessel. The fishing vessel did not pose any risk to navigation in the area. No reports of injuries.

Photo: RNLI

On the early morning of November 1, an unnamed fishing vessel ran aground in the Corran narrows of Loch Linnhe along the coast of Ardgour near Corran, Scotland. The fishing vessel had suffered steering issues and ran hard aground on the ebb tide. The Stornoway coastguard requested the RNLI lifeboat out of Oban to assist. The lifeboat arrived on scene and arrange to refloat the fishing vessel on the rising tide. The fishing vessel had suffered some water ingress into its hold requiring a dewatering pump. The lifeboat pulled the fishing vessel free and towed it into deeper water. Reports state the fishing vessel was able to proceed under its own power to Corpach where it would be inspected for damage. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Cacilhas

Cacilhas

Cacihas
Photo: macaudailytimes.com.mo

The 29 meter long high-speed ferry Cacilhas caught fire between Hong Kong and Macau.  The ferry had left from the Sheung Wan terminal with 134 passengers when the fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room by a malfunctioning machine.  Black smoke and fire erupted out of the starboard side funnel.  All passengers were transferred to the lower deck while the local fire brigade responded. The fire was extinguished and the ferry was towed back to the Sheung Wan terminal. No reports of injuries or pollution released.

Hao Jun

Hao Jun

The 96 meter long cargo ship Hao Jun became disabled near Macau, China. The cargo vessel had lost power during severe conditions by Typhoon Kalmaegi.  The Hao Jun encountered 100 km/h wind gusts and waves reaching 10 meters high caused by the typhoon. The Hao Jun was taking on water and was in danger of sinking when the vessel’s master sent out a distress call. A helicopter was dispatched and with great difficulty winched up the 14 crew off the Hao Jun to safety.  One crewman was taken to hospital for treatment.  No reports to the fate of the Hao Jun.  Last report states the vessel was taking on water and was in a sinking state.