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Zhong Fa

Zhong Fa

Zhong Fa

On December 21, the 110 meter long, 9149 dwt tanker Zhong Fa (IMO: 9054573) became disabled in the Taiwan Strait approximately 11 miles southeast Damai Island, China. The tanker was headed to Fuxhou when it suffered main engine failure and went adrift.  Authorities sent out alerts to nearby vessels to keep a safe distance. Reports state the Zhong Fa was taken under tow and reached Huangqi Bay where it dropped anchor off Huangqi, China.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

 

Min Dong Yu 61227

Min Dong Yu 61227

Min Dong Yu 61227
Photo: chinatimes.com

On the afternoon of November 15, the Chinese fishing vessel Min Dong Yu 61227 caught fire in the Taiwan Strait approximately 28 nautical miles northwest of Taipei Harbor, Taiwan. The Min Dong Yu 61227 immediately sent out a distress call as the vessel with the Taiwan Coast Guard responding.  The Coast Guard rushed a vessel to the scene which had to deal with poor visibility and rough conditions. Even with waves of 3 meters and wind gusts of force 9, the Coast Guard would reached the fishing vessel.  Rescuers would safely transfer all 15 crew off the Min Dong Yu 61227 to a nearby fishing vessel Minxia Yu 01459 before they extinguish the blaze. No reports of injuries.

Min Dong Yu 61227
Photo: chinatimes.com

The Min Dong Yu 61227 was later taken under tow by the fishing vessel Minxiayu 01467 and headed back to port on the mainland. As soon as the fishing vessels crossed the median line , the Taiwan Coast Guard stood down.  The cause of the fire and the extent of damage to the Min Dong Yu 61227 was not disclosed.

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