The 96 meter long, 3884 dwt asphalt tanker Bitu Gulf sank in the South China Sea off Phang Rang, Vietnam.  The Bitu Gulf was en route to Quy Nhon from Singapore when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress.  The  crew sent out a mayday which was received by the container ship Ever Summit.  The Boxship changed course and located the Bitu Gulf’s crew in a lifeboat.  All 16 crewmen were safely rescued.  Reports state the cause of the flooding was not yet known.