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Yu Tong 1

Yu Tong 1

Yu Tong 1
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The 97 meter long cargo vessel Yu Tong 1 sank near Huilai, Guangdong, China. The Yu Tong 1 was headed to Jieyang from Maoming with 5000 tons of iron ore when it was hit by stormy weather. The Yu Tong 1 began to take on water by the heavy seas.  The vessel’s pumps were unable to control the flooding and the Yu Tong 1 developed a list.  Fearing the cargo vessel would capsize, the 14 crew alerted authorities and abandoned ship.

Two tugs along with 5 other vessels assisted in a search and rescue operation. Reports state all 14 crew were later rescued.

Lu Di 67

Lu Di 67

Li Dian 2
Photo: shipspotting.com

The 55 meter long coaster cargo vessel Lu Di 67 collided with the 190 meter, 56928 dwt bulk carrier Li Dian 2 in the Waigaoqiao Channel, Shanghai, China. The Lu Di 67 was struck by the Li Dian 2 resulting in hull breach and uncontrolled water ingress. The crew quickly abandoned ship into the canal before the Lu Di 67 sank. Seven crew were later rescued from the water by patrol boats. One crewman was reported as missing. Authorities report some pollution was seen near the incident site.

Quan Hai 88

Quan Hai 88

Quan Hai 88

The 124 meter long cargo vessel Quan Hai 88 ran aground in the Taiwan Strait off Quanzhou, China. The Quan Hai 88 was heading to Jiaxing from Dongguan with a cargo of gravel when it ran aground on the rocks. The vessel suffered hull damage and uncontrolled water ingress along its portside resulting in a slight list.

Authorities were alerted and dispatched rescue boats to the scene. All 16 crew of the Quan Hai 88 abandoned ship and were later rescued. No reports of injuries.

The current status of the Quan Hai 88 has not been reported. Authorities state there was no oil pollution released around the vessel.