- Two bulk carriers have been involved in a collision on the Yangtze River.
- 21 crewmembers onboard the vessel were safely rescued after abandoning the ship.
A fully laden bulk carrier is close to sinking following a collision in the Yangtze River in China, reports Port News.
A 48,800-dwt vessel (built 2004) collided with a 46,000-dwt bulker (built 1997) 16 nautical miles north of the estuary of the Yangtze River, according to cargo claims specialist WK Webster.
Water ingress onboard vessels
Both ships are understood to have water ingress. One of the vessels is reportedly in danger of sinking as a result of damage to its number five cargo hold. The other vessel is loaded with about 45,000 tonnes of iron ore and heading from Tuticorin, India, to Taicang, China. All crew are understood to be safe.
The companies have been contacted for comment. Both vessels have protection and indemnity cover placed in the fixed premium market outside the International Group of P&I clubs.
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Source: Port News
