Nearly 100 Chinese fishermen rescued off Antarctica coast

Ninety-seven Chinese fishermen have been rescued from a burning fishing vessel to the Norwegian factory trawler Juvel off the coast of Antarctica, the Norwegian TV channel NRK reported on Thursday.

Juvel was operating 55 km from Chile's research station Bernardo O'higgins, said the report.

The Chinese vessel Kai Xin, which caught fire, is not in danger of sinking as the weather is clear in the area, said the report.

The Chilean navy has been notified of the incident, according to the report.