Reports state that a boxship collided with a freighter off the coast of Lianyungang, China. The boxship heading to Qingdao from Singapore struck the 97 meter long freighter which was heading to Tiajin from Fuzhou. After the collision, the freighter sank. Reports state there were 11 crew on the freighter with three being rescued by the boxship. The remaining eight crew are still listed as missing.
The name of the vessels have not been reported.
The 230 meter long, 67,296 dwt freighter Jin Ocean ran aground in the Pearl River Delta west of Shan Island, China. The Jin Ocean loaded with 60,000 tons of coal contacted the South China Sea Rescue Bureau who deployed the rescue craft No. 116. The rescue vessel taking advantage of the rising tide was able to free the Jin Ocean. The freighter was escorted to Hong Kong anchorage. All 24 crew on board were uninjured.
The 80596 dwt boxship CSAV Petorca collided with the 33795 dwt freighter CCNI Rimac at the port of Yangshan Deep Water Port, China. The CCNI Rimac suffered damage to a cabin and had some minor water ingress. The CSAV Petorca lost 26 containers which went overboard. Shanghai Martime Department deployed three vessels to carry out rescue and coordination to salvage the containers. During an inspection, authorities found smoke coming from a chemical container with a cargo of nitrocellulose which could start a fire. The container was removed from the CSAV Petorca. No reports of injuries or pollution being released.
