Norwegian vessel rescues 97 Chinese fishermen

The Norwegian vessel "Juvel" last week rescued 97 Chinese fishermen from a burning factory ship off the coast of Antarctic.

According to Washington Post, the Chinese crew were evacuated to the Norwegian vessel around 55km off the Chilean research base Bernardi O'Higgins in the northern Antarctic last Wednesday.

The Chinese fishermen were later transferred to the Chilean coast guard, according to "Juvel"'s captain, Stig Remøy.

(NRK)

Monday, 22 April 2013 06:15

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Written by Rolleiv Solholm

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