Bulker Collision, 1 Dead, 2 Missing

A bulk carrier collided with Chinese fishing vessel in East China sea some 30 nm SE of Zhoushan, China, in the evening Sep 22, reports Maritime Bulletin.

What happened?

Bulk carrier collided with Chinese fishing vessel in East China sea some 30 nm SE of Zhoushan, China, in the evening Sep 22, while en route from Ningbo-Zhoushan to Soviet Gavan, Russia.

Fishing vessel sank, of 7 crew on board 4 were rescued, 1 recovered dead, and 2 are missing.

Vessel anchored for investigation

The bulk carrier was ordered to anchor near collision site for investigation.

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