Japanese tanker Sunrise Sakura collided with Chinese fishing vessel Hui-Min Yue 1928 in the morning Feb 9 2011 in Taiwan Strait, fishing vessel with 32 crew on board issued distress call.
Japanese tanker Sunrise Sakura collided with Chinese fishing vessel Hui-Min Yue 1928 in the morning Feb 9 2011 in Taiwan Strait, fishing vessel with 32 crew on board issued distress call.
Coast Guards managed to save the vessel, which was holed, notwithstanding rough weather. Fishing vessel towed to safety, tanker arrived at Chinese port for pending investigation.
Sunrise Sakura IMO 9140475, dwt 7506, built 1996, flag Panama, manager Sun Technomarine Japan.
