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TS 97799

TS 97799

TS 97799

The fishing vessel TS 97799 exploded and sunk in the South China Sea off  Vung Tau, Vietnam.  The vessel suffered the explosion in the galley from a cooking gas cylinder.  Reports state only 4 of the 20 crew were later rescued.  Authorities have launched a search and rescue operation for the remaining missing crew.

Grounding off Haikou

Grounding off Haikou

On June 5, a severe storm struck the area around Haikou, China. The storm unleashed strong winds which caused the 130 meter long passenger ship Hai Kou Jiu Hao to run aground off Hainan Island while the 106 meter long Yin Zi Jing allided with a nearby beacon. No further details reported.

Bitu Gulf

Bitu Gulf

asphalt venture

The 96 meter long, 3884 dwt asphalt tanker Bitu Gulf sank in the South China Sea off Phang Rang, Vietnam.  The Bitu Gulf was en route to Quy Nhon from Singapore when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The  crew sent out a mayday which was received by the container ship Ever Summit.  The Boxship changed course and located the Bitu Gulf’s crew in a lifeboat.  All 16 crewmen were safely rescued.  Reports state the cause of the flooding was not yet known.

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