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Shu Hang 998

Shu Hang 998

The 53 meter long freighter Shu Hang 998 sank in the South China Sea in Typhoon Haiyan near Sanya, China.  The Shu Hang 998 had dropped anchor off Sanya Port planning to ride out the storm.   During the strong winds and large waves, the vessel’s mooring lines snapped.   The storm pushed the vessel away from Sanya before it was overwhelmed and foundered.   The seven crew on board were initially reported missing.  Rescues efforts the following day recovered two bodies.

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Collision off Hong Kong

Collision off Hong Kong

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The 323 meter long, 99678 dwt container ship OOCL Southampton collided with the 98 meter long freighter Hang Sheng 18 off the coast of Hong Kong.  The OOCL Southampton struck into the Hang Sheng 18 which sank soon after.   All 12 crewmen of the Hang Sheng 18 were later rescued by other nearby vessels.   An oil sheen was spotted over where the freighter sank.   The OOCL Southampton proceeded to a nearby anchorage.  No further details reported.

 

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Super Sun

Super Sun

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The 129 meter long, 18791 dwt freighter Super Sun loaded with a cargo of logs caught fire off the coast of China near the mouth of the Yangtze River.  The fire started in the vessel’s engine room and quickly consumed the superstructure.  The 23 crewmen on board were rescued by the East China Sea Rescue Bureau.   No reports of injuries.  Authorities were able to get the fire under control saving the cargo of logs, but the fire left the vessel disabled.

 

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