Chang Da 218
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.
Min Ningde Cargo 0202 Lost
The cargo vessel Min Ningde Cargo 0202 capsized and sank off the Ningde City, Fujian Province, China. The vessel sent out a distress call that the vessel was sinking. Two of the 6 crewmen aboard were rescued. A search for the missing 4 crewmen is being conducted by the maritime safety administration.
Yongxin Collides with Fishing Vessel
The 4300 dwt freighter Yongxin collided with a fishing vessel in the early morning off the coast ofZhejiang, China in the East China Sea. The collision resulted in the fishing vessel to sink with its 2 crewmen. A search of the area by rescue vessels were unable to find the missing crewmen. The Yongxin was carrying a cargo of silica sand from Danang, Vietnam to Jinhae, South Korea. The cause of the accident is being investigated.