Reports state that a boxship collided with a freighter off the coast of Lianyungang, China.   The boxship heading to Qingdao from Singapore struck the 97 meter long freighter which was heading to Tiajin from Fuzhou.  After the collision, the freighter sank.  Reports state there were 11 crew on the freighter with three being rescued by the boxship.  The remaining eight crew are still listed as missing.

The name of the vessels have not been reported.