A collision of Taiwanese Fisherman's Boat Sheng Feng 12 with Masovian

Fishing vessel Sheng Feng 12, flying the Taiwanese flag, saw serious bow damage last Tuesday as a result of a collision with an unidentified bulk ship off the coast of the Philippines, at the northwest end of Luzon, in the Candon area, Ilocos Sur. This event took place about 80 nautical miles from the coast, at 21:00 local time.

Collision in which he participated Sheng Feng 12, appears to be an incident involving a bulk ship flying the flag of Bangladesh headed for Indonesia. Despite the large damage on the bow of the ship, the crew of the fishing boat managed to keep the ship on the right course and ensure its buoyancy.

After receiving a distress signalPhilippine Coast Guard sent a patrolman to the scene immediately BRP Malapascua. Upon arrival, the crew of the Philippine PCG unit stated that the ship suffered significant structural damage in the bow section. As part of the rescue action, pumps were used, among others, to dry the bow rooms.

A surprising aspect of this event is the fact that the 18-metre-long tuna fishing boat, despite the large damage to the beak and the large part of the superstructure, had the ability to survive on water. This type of resistance to such serious damage is rather typical of warships, characterized by a high degree of internal division, and rarely encountered in such units.

The recommendation of PCG was to direct the damaged boat to the nearest port in the Philippines to carry out the necessary repairs. Until 10:00 on Wednesday, Sheng Feng 12 It was about 10 nautical miles away from Ilocos Sur, indicating a large distance by night, despite serious damage.

This event is an example of the structural strength of fishing boats and the effectiveness of rescue operations carried out by maritime services, which are capable of effective intervention in crisis situations, even in difficult sea conditions.

Written by Mariusz Dasiewicz