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Fire off Penghu

Fire off Penghu

Photo: tn.com.tw

On the afternoon of October 13, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) caught fire in the Taiwan Strait off Jibei Island, Penghu County, Taiwan.  Authorities state the fire broke out on an abandoned fishing vessel along the shore. The local fire department arrived on site and found flames shooting into the air.  After an hour, the fire fighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the fishing vessel was heavily gutted by the fire.

An investigation into the incident has been launched. Authorities were uncertain as the fishing vessel’s registration was unknown. Investigators have stated the fire may have been started by arson.  There were no one onboard at the time of the incident.

Photo: tn.com.tw

 

Star Lord

Star Lord

Star Lord

On January 15, the 56 meter long cargo vessel Star Lord became disabled in the Taiwan Strait off Changhua, Taiwan. The Star Lord was en route to South Korea from Kaohsiung, Taiwan when it suffered a cargo shift. The vessel sustained a significant list to port.  Unable to correct the list, the crew dropped anchor and sent out a distress call. Taiwanese maritime authorities dispatched a helicopter to the scene. The helicopter arrived on scene and hoisted all 7 crew off the Star Lord to safety.  No reports of injuries.

No reports on salvage efforts for the cargo vessel. Authorities state the Star Lord remains afloat and continues to monitor the area.

Ying Hai

Ying Hai

Ying Hai

On October 2, the 70 meter long cargo vessel Ying Hai capsized and sank in the Taiwan Strait south of the Penghu Islands, Taiwan.  The Ying Hai was en route to Busan, South Korea from Kaohsiung when a cargo of containers.  During the voyage in heavy seas several containers shifted on the Ying Hai.  Several containers fell overboard and the cargo vessel developed a list. The crew alerted authorities and abandoned ship.  Helicopters and search and rescue vessels were dispatched to the scene. Rescue boats attempted to take the Ying Hai under tow, but rough conditions made it impossible.  All 9 crew were evacuated by helicopters off the Ying Hai as the list continued to increase.  No reports of injuries.

The next day the Ying Hai continued to list until it rolled over on its side.  The cargo vessel quickly flooded and sank.