Chinese sand dredger capsizes in Taiwan Strait, 4 rescued, 1 dead, 3 missing

overturned sand dredger in the Taiwan Strait

May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment marine search and rescue, sand-dredging, Taiwan Strait

Five people were plucked from the water, but one was later declared dead, and three more are missing after a Chinese sand dredger capsized around 60 nautical miles southwest of Qimei Island this morning, May 15. Taiwan Coast Guard Administration (TCGA) dispatched several patrol boats, and the National Airborne Service Corps sent a helicopter after a notification from the the National Rescue Command Center at 4:36 am. The rescued crew members were flown to the Chiayi Airport where they were

sand dredge to be put up for auction by Taiwan authorities

Business and Economy

July 25, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Kinmen, sand-dredging

Kinmen District Prosecutor’s Office today announced that a Chinese-registered sand dredging ship confiscated after encroaching on Taiwan territory will be put up for auction August 10. The Yuantai 99 was intercepted after being found stealing sand from territorial waters near Kinmen County. January 18, seven crewmen were sentenced to 6-8 months detention, while the ship was confiscated under prevention of profit from crime law. A reserve price of NT$11 million (under US$363,000) has been set for the auction. It is