Wan Hai A17
On the evening of October 25, the 335 meter long, 144,572 dwt container ship Wan Hai A17 (IMO: 9968528) collided with the bulk carrier Haili 5 in the Lingding Channel, Pearl River Estuary, China. The Wan Hai A17 had departed from Ningbo when it struck the inbound Haili 5. The Haili 5 sustained hull damage and uncontrolled water ingress and sink a short time later.
Authorities launched a search and rescue operation for the 15 crew of the Haili 5. Multiple vessels and aircraft search the area where the Haili 5 sank while advising passing vessels to stay clear. Reports state that 13 crew would be pulled from the water with 2 listed as missing.
The Wan Hai A17 proceeded to berth in Nansha on October 26. Details on damage caused to the container ship was not disclosed. Authorities did not provide any details if any pollution had been released or not.