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Jinxing No 3

Jinxing No 3

Jinxing III
Photo: taiwannews.com.tw

On the afternoon of March 28, the passenger ferry Jinxing III ran aground in the Philippine Sea off Kaiyuan Fishing Harbor, Taiwan. The Jinxing III had departed from Lanyu with 55 passengers and eight crew members bound for Houbihu in Pingtung County when strong winds caused the vessel to run aground in shallow water off the coast.

The Taiwanese Coast Guard deployed two patrol boats to the assist. The patrol boats assisted by local fishing vessels safely evacuated all the passengers to shore. There were no reports of injuries. Reports state the Jinxing III was refloated and safely towed back to the Kaiyuan Fishing Harbor.  Authorities have not released the extent of damage or if any pollution was released from the incident.

 

Better Trans

Better Trans

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The 101 meter long, 8919 dwt general cargo vessel Better Trans sank in the Philippine Sea in an area  of 19 25 N 127 40 E between Taiwan and the Philippines. The Better Trans was en route to China from Davao, Philippines when the crew found the vessel had sprung a leak.  Unable to control the flooding, the vessel sent out a distress call and abandoned ship.  All 19 crew escaped into the life rafts. Four hours later the crew were rescued.  However, only 18 men were later rescued and one man was listed as missing.  No further details reported.

Banga Barta in Distress

Banga Barta in Distress

A distress signal was received from the 125-meter long, 7870 dwt motor vessel Banga Barta (8209614) southeast of the Kita-Daito Island in the Philippine Sea (23 13 11N, 134 16 55E).   No further details reported.

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