Pacific Ocean - Shipwreck Log

Yow Hsu Man

January 20, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 54 foot long fishing vessel Yow Hsu Man was reported missing near Guam. The Yow Hsu Man was en route towards Guam after its captain had suffered medical complications. Weather reports state the vessel was battling a severe gale with 18 foot seas and 20 knot winds. Authorities had monitored the Yow Hsu Man for two days before communication was lost. A Coast Guard cutter along with a nearby tanker have diverted towards the last known position of the fishing vessel. A Navy helicopter was also dispatched to aid in the search efforts.

Hoyo Maru No. 18

November 25, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 76.8 gt fishing vessel Hoyo Maru No. 18 became disabled in the Pacific Ocean between Japan and Midway Islands. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

Mata’u

June 1, 2012 Paul Hancock

The 21 meter long fishing vessel Mata’u went aground just off the shore of the atoll of Pukapuka. The vessel had been fishing for three weeks for tuna when it was caught in a strong swell pushing the Mata’u hard aground on a reef. The crew contacted the Papeete MRCC who dispatched rescuers to the scene. The crew of six on board the Mata’u were safely rescued and taken ashore. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. Salvage plans will have the vessel’s cargo of tuna unloaded along with draining the fuel tanks, before attempts to pull the vessel off the reef will be made.

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Shipwreck Log

A log of shipwrecks & maritime accidents for the last 15 years

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