China News Agency, Weihai, February 17 (Reporter Wang Jiaoni) The reporter learned from the Beihai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport on the 17th that a cargo ship was seriously heeling in the waters of Weihai, Shandong. After rescue, all 12 crew members in distress were rescued.
On February 17, the cargo ship "Mingyangzhou 179" tilted 30 degrees to the right at 9 nautical miles north of Chengshantou in Weihai due to cargo displacement. The main engine lost power and 12 people on board were in distress.
The Beihai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport sent rescue helicopter "B-7313" and rescue ship "Beihai Rescue 118" to rescue, and all 12 crew members in distress were rescued.
Photo by Qiao Jing issued by China News Agency
At 11:29 on the 17th, the rescue duty room of the Beihai Rescue Bureau received a notification from the Weihai Search and Rescue Center: the cargo ship "Mingyangzhou 179" tilted 30 degrees to the right at 9 nautical miles north of Chengshantou in Weihai due to the displacement of the cargo, the main engine lost power, and there were 12 people on board. ,Urgent situation.
On February 17, the cargo ship "Mingyangzhou 179" tilted 30 degrees to the right at 9 nautical miles north of Chengshantou in Weihai due to cargo displacement. The main engine lost power and 12 people on board were in distress.
The Beihai Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport sent rescue helicopter "B-7313" and rescue ship "Beihai Rescue 118" to rescue, and all 12 crew members in distress were rescued.
Photo by Qiao Jing issued by China News Agency
Beihai Rescue Bureau sent rescue helicopter "B-7313" and rescue ship "Beihai Rescue 118" to rescue.
At the scene of the accident, the northeasterly wind was 5 to 6, and the swell was 2 to 3 meters. The rescue crew overcame the unfavorable factors such as limited working space, large number of rescuers, and high obstacles, and 12 crew members in distress were rescued by winch lifting operation. helicopter.
At 14:55 on the same day, the rescue helicopter landed at Penglaishahekou Airport, and all the people in distress turned to safety.
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