China News Service, Beijing, January 16 (Reporter Lu Mei) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Transport that at 11 o'clock on January 16th, "Donghai Jiu 113" successfully transferred 22 people rescued by Taiwanese fishing boat "Min Fa Yu" The crew of the "Yongfeng" ship in distress is returning to Xiamen (the cruise center terminal) and is expected to arrive on the morning of the 17th.
The rescue boat released by "Donghai Rescue 113" went to the "Minfayu" fishing boat (front right) to pick up the crew of "Yongfeng".
China Maritime Search and Rescue Center
A few days ago, the Panamanian bulk carrier "Yongfeng" exploded and caught fire in the engine room east of the Philippines. The China Maritime Search and Rescue Center received the report at 2:47 on January 13 and organized emergency rescue.
The Taiwanese "Minfa Yu" fishing boat of China first arrived in the sea area where the incident occurred, overcoming the harsh sea conditions with a wind force of 8 and a wave height of 3 meters, and rescued all crew members in distress.
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