Nan Hai Jiu 159 / Sea Rescue Ship 159
Ocean-going Search and Rescue Tug
South China Sea Rescue Bureau isprimarily responsible for the southern waters of China and the Pearl River Estuary sea (water) on a life rescue work. The main duties are: to implement the state Department of Transportation and salvage work related policies, laws and regulations; responsible for our coastal waters and related domestic and international shipping, water facilities and distress in our coastal waters, and other aspects of domestic and foreign aircraft water life rescue; responsible for saving life at sea for the purpose of fire protection; commitment to aid for the direct purpose of human life rescue vessels and water facilities and other property; bear special political, military, disaster relief and other emergency rescue mission designated by the State; fulfill the relevant international international obligations under the Convention and the bilateral maritime agreements and so on.
On December 2, 2004, "the South China Sea rescue 159" successfully rescued 45 fishermen on Fishing 1125 who were trapped by typhoon Pratas Qionghai City, Hainan Province. On 07 August 2009, the cargo ship "Chu East 968" was in distress in Qiongzhou Strait due to tropical storm "Swan" - and there was the risk of capsizing. The ship had nine crew members. After receiving the alarm, "South China Sea rescue 159" rushed to successfully rescue all the crew.
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Name of vessel |
Nanhaijiu 159 |
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When Build |
1979.8 |
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Dimensions(m):L×B×D |
66.4×12×5.8 |
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Draft(m) |
3.5/5.4 |
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Displacement(t) |
1940 |
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Max speed(kts) |
16.3 |
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Bollard Pull(kn) |
500 |
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Thruster(kw) |
20×1 |
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Main Engine(kw) |
2206×2 |
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Generator kw) |
240×3 |
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Propellers |
C.P.P×2 |
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Builder |
Hong Kong Hongde |
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Owner |
Nanhai Rescue |
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