MOL LNG Carrier ‘LNG Fukurokuju’ Rescues Castaway Near Papua New Guinea

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that on November 26, the MOL-operated LNG carrier LNG Fukurokuju safely rescued a castaway 330km off New Ireland, Papua New Guinea.

Details of the rescue are as follows:

At 16:30 (all times in local time) on November 26, the LNG Fukurokuju, while underway northeast of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, spotted a castaway who was calling for help. The vessel immediately started rescue activities and rescued him at 18:30 on the same day.

At 6:52 on the next day, the survivor was handed over to the local authorities off Lihir Island of Papua New Guinea, upon instructions of the Papua New Guinea Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres.

Outline of LNG Fukurokuju

• LOA 293.00m
• Gross tonnage 127,242 ton
• Crew 32 (Korean, Filipino)
• Registry Bahamas

[ Rescued castaway, an area where the rescue took place ]

Reference: mol.co.jp

Disclaimer :
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Latest Shipping News You Would Like:

Crew Member of MTM Dublin Tanker Falls Overboard Near Boston Harbour

Posted on September 27, 2023

The crew members of a commercial fishing vessel successfully recovered an unresponsive individual who had reportedly fallen overboard from a tanker vessel.

U.S Navy Spends $175 Million On An Old Ship That May Never Return To Sea, Angering Taxpayers

Posted on September 27, 2023

For over six years, the 567-foot Vicksburg has been idle at a shipyard in Virginia, going through repairs that have cost the U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars.

Russia Launches Attacks On Ukraine After Alleged Death Of Black Sea Fleet Commander

Posted on September 27, 2023

Russia’s warships kept launching attacks on Ukraine after Kyiv’s claim that the well-known commander of the Black Sea Fleet (of Moscow) was killed in Friday’s mission.

Cruise Ship Captain Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Negligence That Killed 27 People

Posted on September 27, 2023

A Hungarian court has sentenced Ukraine’s cruise captain to five years in prison for involvement in a collision on the Danube back in 2019 that left 27 individuals dead.

ABS and AL Group To Study Ultramax Bulker Methanol Fuel Conversion

Posted on September 27, 2023

ABS and Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP, member of the AL Group, have signed a joint development project (JDP) to study the feasibility of converting the fuel system of an ultramax bulk carrier.