Three Papua New Guinean citizens from Namatanai, New Ireland Province, have been rescued after their boat lost power and drifted at sea near the Marshall Islands for almost two weeks.
The three men had reportedly been drifting since October 29 before they were spotted by a Chinese fishing vessel, Hua Nan Yu 702, on November 10.
The Chinese vessel rescued the men and provided them with food, accommodation and necessary assistance to ensure their safety and wellbeing.
Following the rescue, the fishing vessel suspended its scheduled operations and transported the survivors to the nearest Marshall Islands location.
On November 12, the three men and their boat were handed over to Papua New Guinea Government officials in the presence of Marshall Islands authorities.
PNG officials thanked the Chinese fishing vessel and its crew for responding to the emergency and safely rescuing the three citizens.
