Penghu Coast Guard Acts as 'At-Sea Mechanics' to Rescue Disabled Fishing Boat
A Penghu fishing boat lost power due to engine trouble today. The Coast Guard rushed to the scene, performed emergency repairs by changing contaminated oil, and successfully escorted the boat back to harbor.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 12:28
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A Penghu fishing boat lost power early this morning after its engine began smoking while operating at sea. The Penghu Coast Guard arrived for a rescue, transforming into 'at-sea mechanics' to assist in oil replacement and repairs, safely escorting the vessel and its captain back to Magong. The 13th Patrol District Command received the report at 2:20 AM that the vessel 'Zhen Xiang Fa' was adrift 12 nautical miles southwest of Xiyu with only Captain Ou on board. A patrol boat was dispatched immediately. Arriving at 4:16 AM, Chief Engineer Hung Teng-chieh led a team to inspect the vessel. Captain Ou reported that the main engine began smoking upon startup. The crew discovered a fuel leak from a nozzle, which had contaminated the lubricating oil. The team assisted in pumping out the contaminated oil and adding fresh oil. After the power was restored, the boat sailed back to Anshen Harbor under escort. Captain Ou expressed deep gratitude for the timely rescue. The CGA Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch urges boat owners to strengthen pre-departure checks and to call '118' for emergencies at sea.