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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
Min Long Yu 60877

Min Long Yu 60877

Min Long Yu 60877
Photo: Taiwan Coast Guard

During the early morning hours of August 17, the 30 meter long fishing vessel Min Long Yu 60877 (MMSI: 412445165) sank 6.5 miles off Dongding, Taiwan. The Min Long Yu 60877 had collided with another unidentified vessel and sunk. Authorities were alerted and dispatched three patrol vessels to the scene while nearby fishing vessels aided in the search for survivors. Four crew were later rescued from the water by the nearby fishing vessels.  Authorities stated they plan to continue to expand the search and rescue operation.  Reports state three crew are still missing.

Sophia

Sophia

Sophia

The 71 meter long, 1488 dwt general cargo Sophia (IMO: 8356089) went aground by Typhoon Gaemi. The Sophia was blown ashore off Pingtung, Taiwan ending up high and dry on the beach. The Taiwan Coast Guard arrived on scene.  The Coast Guard formed a human chain and strung safety lines to allow the 12 crew on the Sophia to safely reach the shore. No reports of injuries or pollution released.