The fishing vessel "JI WEN NO.1688" sank after catching fire in the high seas of the South Pacific
Type of Casualty
Fire/Explosice
Type of Ship
Fishing Boat
Date
2024-06-04
Area
Approximately 448 nautical miles southwest of Betio Island in Kiribati. (Lat. 05-18.0'S、Long. 170-20.0'E).
Description
On June 4, 2024, a Taiwanese fishing vessel "JI WEN NO.1688" with registration number CT6-1471, suffered a fire event approximately 448 nautical miles southwest of Betio Island, Kiribati, in the South Pacific Ocean. The 4 crew members were rescued by a nearby friend vessel. The "JI WEN NO.1688" continued to burn and eventually sank on the night of June 4. This occurrence caused no casualties.
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