The 54 meter long tanker Nandayou 22 exploded while docked at Guangzhou, China. Reports state that five people were killed with one injured. Authorities were able to extinguish the fire started by the explosion. The number of people on board the Nandayou 22 before the explosion was not known.
The 131,000 dwt boxship CMA CGM Libra went aground at the port of Xiamen, China. The 363 meter long vessel grounding was severe resulting with more than 10 degree list at high tide. The company has started salvage plans. No injuries or pollution has been released.
Video of the CMA CGM Libra at Hamburg, Germany
Update: May 27th, the CMA CGM Libra was successfully refloated. Initial reports state the vessel did not suffer any hull damage and is proceeding to Hong Kong.
The 27,000 dwt freighter Chang Da 218 was reported aground at Shantou, China. Attempts to refloat the vessel were not successful. No further details reported.
