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ST 94989 TS

ST 94989 TS

ST94989TS
Photo: laodong.vn

On the morning September 22, the fishing vessel ST 94989 TS became disabled in the South China Sea 17 nautical miles off Chan Da, Vietnam.  The ST 94989 TS had suffered damage on board that disabled its steering.  Unable to maneuver, the fishing vessel requested assistance. Vietnamese authorities dispatched a patrol vessel BP 18.13.01 to assist.  The BP 18.13.01 arrived on site and was able to pass a towline over to the fishing vessel.  The vessel then proceeded to Tran De Fishing Port.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

 

USS New Orleans

USS New Orleans

USS New Orleans
Photo: Japan Coast Guard

On the evening of August 20, the USS New Orleans caught fire in the South China Sea off Okinawa, Japan. The USS New Orleans was at anchor when a fire broke out on the the vessel.  The amphibious transport dock ship requested assistance with the Japanese Coast Guard responding. United States Navy reports that it took 12 hours by the combine efforts before the fire was eventually extinguished.  Two sailors on the USS New Orleans sustained minor injuries. The Navy has launched an investigation into the incident.  The cause of and extent of damage by the fire was not disclosed. No pollution was released.

USS New Orleans
Photo: Japan Coast Guard
BD98470TS

BD98470TS

BD98470TS
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the morning of August 14, the 18.2 meter long fishing vessel BD98570TS ran aground in the South China Sea 1 nautical mile off the coast of Xom Cat Village, Vietnam. The tuna fishing vessel had struck a reef resulting in uncontrolled water ingress. The BD98470TS partially sank. There were no injuries to the 5 crew on board.

The fishing vessel requested assistance with the Vietnam authorities dispatching a border patrol vessel to the scene.  The patrol vessel was able to locate the BD98570TS  and rescue all crew members.  Authorities were able to help dewater the fishing vessel and pull the vessel off the reef.  Reports state the BD98470TS was taken under tow back to Quy Nhon port for repairs.