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Fire off Penghu

Fire off Penghu

Photo: tn.com.tw

On the afternoon of October 13, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Taiwan Strait off Jibei Island, Penghu County, Taiwan.  Authorities state the fire broke out on an abandoned fishing vessel along the shore. The local fire department arrived on site and found flames shooting into the air.  After an hour, the fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the fishing vessel was heavily gutted by the fire.

An investigation into the incident has been launched. Authorities were uncertain as the fishing vessel’s registration was unknown. Investigators have stated the fire may have been started by arson.  There were no one onboard at the time of the incident.

Photo: tn.com.tw

 

Ying Hai

Ying Hai

Ying Hai

On October 2, the 70 meter long cargo vessel Ying Hai capsized and sank in the Taiwan Strait south of the Penghu Islands, Taiwan.  The Ying Hai was en route to Busan, South Korea from Kaohsiung when a cargo of containers.  During the voyage in heavy seas several containers shifted on the Ying Hai.  Several containers fell overboard and the cargo vessel developed a list. The crew alerted authorities and abandoned ship.  Helicopters and search and rescue vessels were dispatched to the scene. Rescue boats attempted to take the Ying Hai under tow, but rough conditions made it impossible.  All 9 crew were evacuated by helicopters off the Ying Hai as the list continued to increase.  No reports of injuries.

The next day the Ying Hai continued to list until it rolled over on its side.  The cargo vessel quickly flooded and sank.  

Min Long Yu 66822

Min Long Yu 66822

Min Long Yu 66822

On February 6, the 30 meter long fishing vessel Min Long Yu 66822 sank in the Strait of Formosa near Penghu Islands, Taiwan. The Min Long Yu 66822 alerted authorities the vessel was in distress in moderate seas with waves reaching 4 meters. The fishing vessel had suffered uncontrolled water ingress. As the fishing vessel flooded, it developed a severe list to starboard.

Min Long Yu 66822

Chinese authorities dispatched two helicopters while Taiwanese officials launched rescue boats to aid in the search and rescue operation. One helicopter arrived on scene first and hosted all 11 crew off the Min Long Yu. One crewman sustained minor injuries during the rescue.