China - Shipwreck Log

Madeira

November 29, 2013 Paul Hancock

The high-speed passenger ferry Madeira struck an unknown object in Hong Kong near the island of Hei Ling Chau. The hydrofoil was en route to Macau from a western section of Hong Kong with 105 passengers and 10 crew when it struck the object. The Madeira was thrown upwards by them impact throwing passengers from their seats. The ferry was disabled, but had only slight damage. A total of 85 people on board were injured. Some 20 ambulances were on scene when the Madeira was towed to the ferry terminal at Sheung Wan. Forty-six persons were taken to hospital. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. An initial search failed to find the mystery object.

HK ferry hits ‘unidentified object’ (bbc.co.uk)
Majority of 85 injured in HK ferry incident discharged from hospital – Xinhua (news.xinhuanet.com)
Hong Kong ferry accident leaves 85 injured (channelnewsasia.com)

Collision off Qingdao

November 27, 2013 Paul Hancock

The 154 meter long, 10362 dwt reefer Costa Rican Star collided with the 173 meter long freighter DE QIN 88. Both vessels were at anchor when bad weather caused the anchor of the Costa Rican Star to drag. The reefer struck the DE QIN 88’s stern. Both vessels suffered damage with the DE QIN 88 losing its anchor. No reports of injuries.

Two Vessels lost off China

November 25, 2013 Paul Hancock

The night between November 24/25, the 88 meter long freighter Xing Long Zhou 65 and the 96 meter long, bulk freighter Zihai Shun sank off China. Both vessels had been battling strong winds and heavy seas coming from a storm.

The Xing Long Zhou 65 sank on November 24 off the city of Yantai, China. A distress call was sent out, but authorites couldn’t establish communication with the vessel. Authorities believe the Xing Long Zhou 65 had foundered with 12 crew and its cargo of stone a few minutes after the distress call was sent out. Three bodies were recovered, but nine others were still missing.

The Zihai Shun sank on November 25 near Weihai City, China. The freighter was en route for Bayuquan from Wenzhou with 14 crew when it was overwhelmed in the heavy seas. Seven bodies were recovered and seven are still listed as missing.

Chinese authorities launched a search and rescue operations. Along with aircraft and helicopters, some 28 merchant vessels were searching for survivors.

Sihai Shun

At Least 10 Dead as Bulk Carriers Sink Off China (gcaptain.com)
10 dead, 16 missing after cargo ships sink off east China (bnowire.com)

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