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Lian Qingfu No.12

Lian Qingfu No.12

Lian Qingfu No. 12
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard

On the morning of September 11, the 20 ton fishing vessel Lian Qingfu No.12 caught fire off the Lanyang River Estuary, Taiwan. The Lian Qingfu No.12 had departed in the early morning from Wushi harbour to catch whitebait.  A few hours later a fire broke out on the vessel.  Unable to control the flames, the crew sent out a distress call. The four crew on the Lian Qingfu No.12 were rescued by a nearby fishing vessel. The Taiwan Coast Guard dispatched the PP-10055 and CP-1057 patrol boats to the scene. The patrol vessels arrived a short time later and the crew were safely transferred over.  The patrol boats used its hoses to get the fire partially under control.  A fishing vessel assisted and took the  Lian Qingfu No.12 under tow back to Wushi harbour. There local fire fighters were able to completely extinguish the fire.

The Taiwan Coast Guard reported there was no pollution released, but warned vessels of possible debris from the Lian Qingfu No.12.  Reports state the majority of the vessel’s superstructure had been destroyed by the fire. No reports of injuries to the 4 crew of the Lian Qingfu No.12.

Lian Qingfu No. 12
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard
New Lucky III

New Lucky III

Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard

The 100 meter long, 7716 dwt freighter New Lucky III became disabled near Bail, Taiwan.   The freighter was battered by high winds and rough seas when it developed a dangerous list.   The cargo of logs on board had shifted causing the New Lucky III to become unmanageable.  The vessel quickly lost power and the list continued to increase. The New Lucky III sent out a distress call with the Taiwan National Search and Rescue Command responding.  Aircraft and rescue boats were quickly dispatched to the scene.   A helicopter rescued seven crew men while another nine men were rescued by a Coast Guard vessel.   The master of the New Lucky III was listed as missing when he was swept overboard during the rescue operations.   The last report stated the New Lucky III was still adrift.

 

 

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Ocean Glory

Ocean Glory

The 95 meter long, 5151 dwt freighter Ocean Glory sank off Keelung, Taiwan.  The Ocean Glory left Keelung bound for Hualien with a cargo of gravel in bad weather.   The vessel sent out a distress call shortly after leaving port before it capsized and sank.  The Taiwan Coast Guard dispatched rescuers to the scene and found 13 of the 15 crewmen.   They were taken to hospital, but six men were declared dead on arrival.  The remaining two crewmen including the master of the Ocean Glory were reported as missing.   Authorities believe the freighter sank after striking an object in the rough seas.  No further details reported.

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