The 1500 ton container vessel Chien Chang collided in dense fog with a 2,000 ton freighter near Kinmen Island, China. The Chien Chang suffered damage to its bow with a hole above the waterline. No reports of injuries on either vessel. The crew of 12 from the freighter had abandoned ship and were picked up by a rescue ship. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The 115 meter long freighter Hong Xiang 29 sank in Bohai Bay near Longkou, China. The Hong Xiang 29 was proceeding to Taizhou from Tianjin when it capsized and sank suddenly in strong winds. One of the 14 crewmen on board was survived and rescued by authorities. Search and rescue boats have retrieved 12 bodies. No further details reported.
The 66 meter long freighter Yong De Sheng 168 collided with the 78 meter long freighter Fuhang 89 in the Minjiang River in the Fujian Province, China. The two vessels quickly sank after the collision. All five crew on board the Fuhang 89 were rescued. Three crew of the 10 crew from the Yong De Sheng 168 were also rescued from the water. However, one crewman later perished. Seven men were still missing. Rescue boats and helicopters continue to search for the missing crewmen. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
