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Kenyo Maru No. 58

Kenyo Maru No. 58

Photo: larepublica.pe
Photo: larepublica.pe

The 466 dwt fishing vessel  Kenyo Maru No. 58 caught fire off Callao, Peru.  The fire started after the vessel suffered an explosion. A distress call was sent out with patrol boats and tugs responding.   The rescue vessels were able to bring the fire under control, but only after several hours.  No reports of injuries to the 18 crew on board.  The Kenyo Maru No. 58 was taken under tow to and taken to a safe anchorage.   An investigation into the fire has been launched.

 

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Missing Fishing Vessel El Cholo

Missing Fishing Vessel El Cholo

The fishing vessel El Cholo is reported missing after setting sail from Puerto Rico de Bayóvar, Peru.  The fishing vessel with 10 men may have not known of the tsunami warning.   No reports of a distress signal sent or any wreckage found.

As of March 22, 2011, no sign of the vessel has been found.

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