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Yuan Da 668

Yuan Da 668

Yuan Da 668

The 53 meter long cargo vessel Yuan Da 668 sank in the South China Sea near Zhanjiang, China. The Yuan Da 668 had been at anchor when Typhoon Mujigae approached with high winds and large waves. The vessel’s anchor began to drag and the Yuan Da 668 was blown aground.  The waves pounded against the cargo vessel causing water ingress.  The seven crew on board decided to abandon ship and attempt to swim ashore.  Six crew reached shore safely, but one crewman perished. No further details reported.

Zhe Pu 01833

Zhe Pu 01833

Zhe Pu 01833
Photo: newsmaritime.com

The 40 meter long cargo vessel Zhe Pu 01833 ran aground near Taohua Dao, China.  The Zhe Pu 01833 had suffered engine failure while en route to Zhoushan with 300 tonnes of cement.  The cargo vessel and drifted on the reef breaching the hull. The vessel’s pumps were unable to control the flooding in the cargo hold and the Zhe Pu 01833 later sank.  All 5 crew on board were able to abandon ship into the life raft and were later safely rescued by a Coast Guard vessel.  The Zhe Pu 01833 was en route to Ningbo from Taizhou.

Zhe Ding 49067

Zhe Ding 49067

Zhe Ding 49067
Photo: fleetmon.com

The 42 meter long coastal cargo vessel Zhe Ding 49067 was blown ashore in the East China Sea off Zhejiang Zhoushan, China. The Zhe Ding 49067 had its anchor drag as heavy seas kicked up as Typhoon Swan passed by. The 5 crew on board were safely rescued, but the vessel suffered damage.  No further details reported.