On April 24, the 106 meter long cargo vessel Shen Song 618 sank on the Yangtze River. The cargo vessel sank quickly on an even keel with the wheelhouse remaining above water. Three crew were caught below decks and drown. Three others were able to make it to the roof the upper bridge and were later lifted to safety when a helicopter arrived on scene. No further details reported.
On April 22, the 100 foot long cargo vessel Maavaa Star sank in the Indian Ocean off Vaavu Atoll, Maldives. The fully laden cargo vessel had run aground on a patch reef near Fulidhoo Island. The vessel contacted authorities and were later rescued. No reports of injuries to the 5 persons on board at the time. No further details reported.
On April 13, the 55 foot long towboat Charley Wallace sank on the Ohio River near Cairo, Illinois. Reports state the towboat had over 1000 gallons of diesel fuel on board when it completely sank on the river. Authorities state a sheen can be seen above the wreck. The Coast Guard has dispatched an unit from Paducah to the scene. No reports of injuries. The incident is under investigation.