Cargo ship sank in the afternoon Nov 12 40 nm off the coast of Huilai County, eastern coast of Guangdong province, China, South China sea, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Cargo ship sank in the afternoon Nov 12 40 nm off the coast of Huilai County, eastern coast of Guangdong province, China, South China sea (east of Hong Kong). Though the cause of accident remains unknown, it is understood that there was water ingress, probably list.
13 crew went into lifeboat and were rescued in the course of full-scale rescue operation, directed by Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration, all are safe. Ship’s AIS is off since June this year.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
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