Name Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010 Out of service 15 March 2016 Beam 10 m | Port of registry China Class and type Fishing trawler Length 66 m | |
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Fate Sunk by Argentine Coast Guard | ||
The Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010 was a fishing trawler registered in China. The vessel had a length of 66 m (217 ft).
It was sunk in 15 March 2016 off the coast of Argentina by the Argentine Coast Guard during a territorial fishing dispute. There were no fatalities.
Sinking
In 14 March 2016, the Argentine Mantilla-class patrol vessel Prefecto Derbes shelled and sunk the Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010; all 32 crew members were rescued. According to the Argentine Coast Guard, the vessel was found fishing illegally within the Exclusive Economic Zone (ZEE) of Argentina (latitude S 42° 34.8" | Lon W 55°4.7") off the coast of Puerto Madryn, a zone known for squid. The coast guard reported that it hailed the fishing vessel over radio—in Spanish and English—and both visual and audio signals were sent to make contact. However, the vessel turned off its fishing lights and proceeded to flee towards international waters without responding. Next, the coast guard fired "warning shots", but the trawler made some attempts to ram the coast guard during the pursuit. The Prefecto Derbes opened fire on the trawler, which stopped only before sinking. The coast guard rescued four people, including the captain, while the remaining 28 crew were rescued by a nearby Chinese vessel.