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In a maritime rescue operation, the 'Maersk Santos' took action to assist the endangered Taiwanese longliner 'Teng Ming Yang No. 268', which had tragically caught fire and subsequently sank approximately 1,100 kilometers from the coast of Durban on May 8, 2019. The incident unfolded as the 99 gross ton vessel ignited, compelling its crew of 16 to escape to safety in life rafts. The initial distress signal was received by the South African Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) at 6:45 a.m., just before the crew was forced to abandon ship. Following the report, the MRCC quickly reached out to Taiwan's Rescue Coordination Center, which coordinated with the 'Maersk Santos' to provide aid. However, shortly thereafter, instructions were issued to the 'Maersk Santos' to stand down as Taiwanese authorities had dispatched a sister vessel to carry out the rescue mission. By 7:30 p.m. South Africa time on the same day, reports confirmed that the longliner was still ablaze and descending beneath the waves, 1,100 kilometers southeast of Durban. The 28-meter longliner was registered in Kaohsiung and specialized in tuna fishing.