Daiwan-Glory Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

A crew member from the bulk carrier 'Daiwan Glory' was located aboard the vessel two days after being reported missing, with the discovery made on June 27. The crew member initially went missing on June 25, prompting a significant search effort after the ship issued a distress signal to the Japanese Coast Guard early that morning. The SOS indicated that the crew member had gone overboard approximately 607 nautical miles south of Guam. The JRSC Guam received notice of the situation around 1:30 p.m. LT the same day. At the time of the incident, the individual was last seen around 9:45 a.m. without a life vest. In response to the emergency, the 'Daiwan Glory' retraced its route to aid in the search for the missing crew member. By that evening, the operation escalated as the 'Kota Gabund' and 'Golden Hope' joined the search, followed by the 'Hupeh' and 'Cesi Beihai' on June 26. Assisting in the extensive search and rescue efforts, the Australian Defence Force deployed a P-8A aircraft for aerial reconnaissance, while the U.S. Coast Guard contributed an HC-130 Hercules aircraft to enhance the search capabilities. The circumstances surrounding the crew member’s disappearance remain unclear, but their safe recovery marks a positive outcome in what was a challenging situation.

In a dramatic multi-national response, the U.S. Coast Guard's Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam is leading a search operation for a crew member reported missing from the cargo ship 'Daiwan Glory' on June 25, 2024. The incident occurred approximately 607 nautical miles south of Guam, in the maritime zone between Guam and Papua New Guinea. Early that morning, the 'Daiwan Glory' raised a distress signal that was promptly relayed by the Japanese Coast Guard. Around 1:30 p.m. CHST on the same day, JRSC Guam was alerted to the situation regarding a 39-year-old Vietnamese crew member who was last seen wearing orange coveralls without a personal flotation device at approximately 9:45 a.m. Communication challenges arose due to the vessel's distance, necessitating updates via email. Taking charge of the rescue efforts, Lt. Chelsea Garcia assumed the position of Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator. The JRSC quickly mobilized additional resources, including other commercial vessels, to increase search capabilities and enhance the mission's effectiveness. The 'Daiwan Glory' continued scouring its reciprocal track line while awaiting support. By 8:40 p.m. Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), the search gained momentum as the crews of merchant vessels 'Kota Gabung' and 'Golden Hope' confirmed their willingness to assist, adjusting their courses to join the operation. On June 26, the situation attracted further assistance with the 'Hupeh' conducting a track line search as it headed towards Australia, along with the LNG tanker 'Cesi Beihai' joining the efforts. Additionally, the Coast Guard deployed an HC-130 Hercules aircraft from Air Station Barbers Point in Hawaii, which is set to stage in Guam before heading to the search area on the morning of June 27, following mandatory rest protocols for the crew. The Australian Defense Force is also contributing to the effort by offering a P-8A Poseidon aircraft for aerial support scheduled for the afternoon of June 26. Current weather conditions in the search area report eastward seas ranging between 3-5 feet and southeast winds gusting up to 25 knots. Visibility is good at ten nautical miles, with water temperatures at a warm 87 degrees Fahrenheit and air temperatures around 82 degrees Fahrenheit, offering feasible conditions for the extensive search operation.