A Chinese fishing boat named Lupenlaiyuanyu No. 8 has reportedly capsized in the Indian Ocean with 39 crew members on board, according to Chinese state media. The crew consisted of 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesian, and 5 Filipino individuals, and they are currently missing. A search operation is currently underway, although the exact location of the capsizing remains unknown. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have directed the agricultural and transportation ministries to assist in the search efforts, and Chinese diplomats abroad are also providing support.
Premier Li Qiang has emphasized the importance of improving safety management for fishing vessels at sea and implementing preventive measures to ensure the safety of maritime transportation. The Philippine Coast Guard is cooperating with the Chinese Embassy in Manila to monitor the situation and aid in the search for survivors. The Lupenlaiyuanyu No. 8 is operated by Penglaiyingyu Co. Ltd and is based in Shandong province, China.
The Chinese fishing fleet is the world's largest and often spends extended periods at sea, ranging from months to years. This fleet is supported by Chinese state maritime security agencies and a large network of support vessels. The Lupenlaiyuanyu No. 8 was authorized for fish neon flying squid and had departed from Cape Town on May 5th, bound for Busan, South Korea, according to the MarineTraffic tracking website. The vessel was last located near Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean on May 10th. The exact cause of the capsizing is currently unknown, but previous incidents have been attributed to adverse weather conditions.
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