The Nanfang’ao collapsed bridge crushed three fishing vessels underneath, resulting in the tragic loss of six foreign fishermen. Early this morning, the nation's largest 1,200-ton crane lifted the Hsin Tai Sheng No. 266 ashore. Captain Jiang Rong-hua of the Hsin Tai Sheng No. 266 stated that all three fishing boats, which sank to the seafloor, are now considered total losses, amounting to a financial loss of NT$300 million.

At the time of the incident, the *Hsin Tai Sheng No. 33*, *No. 266*, and No. 366 fishing vessels were crushed by the collapsed bridge and sank into the sea. The Hsin Tai Sheng No. 266 was later towed to Pier 8 of Su'ao Port and was lifted ashore today. The other two vessels remain under the collapsed bridge, awaiting further salvage operations.

The Hsin Tai Sheng No. 266 weighs 328 tons, and with the added weight of water, fishing nets, and ropes, its total weight exceeded 400 tons. The Taiwan International Ports Corporation deployed a 1,200-ton capacity crane to lift the vessel. As the fishing boat contained valuable belongings such as gold jewelry and personal documents left by the crew, a prosecutor conducted an inspection before notifying the owners to retrieve their possessions.

The *Hsin Tai Sheng No. 33*, *No. 266*, and No. 366 are bottom trawlers primarily used for catching mackerel. The No. 33 serves as a light boat, while the other two are operational boats. Jiang Rong-hua estimated that the three vessels are worth approximately NT$300 million. Given the extensive water damage, the repair costs would exceed the price of purchasing new boats, making it impossible for them to resume fishing operations even if they are salvaged.