The 323 meter long, 99678 dwt container ship OOCL Southampton collided with the 98 meter long freighter Hang Sheng 18 off the coast of Hong Kong. The OOCL Southampton struck into the Hang Sheng 18 which sank soon after. All 12 crewmen of the Hang Sheng 18 were later rescued by other nearby vessels. An oil sheen was spotted over where the freighter sank. The OOCL Southampton proceeded to a nearby anchorage. No further details reported.
The 190 meter long, 56824 dwt bulk freighter Trans Summer sank off Hong Kong. The Trans Summer was at anchor with its cargo of nickle ore at an anchorage 45 miles southwest when it became overwhelmed by 15 meter waves and 90 kph winds caused by Typhoon Utor. The bulk freighter had suffered some water ingress in the hold causing the cargo to shift and the vessel capsized and sank.
The 21 crew were able to send out a distress call before abandoning ship. Some of the crew were able to reach the life rafts while others jump into the water as the vessel listed from 30 degrees onto its side. Authorities dispatched two helicopters to the scene which were able to save all 21 men. The Trans Summer was headed to China from Indonesia before it sank. No further details reported.
The 451 gt high-speed ferry First Ferry III collided with a barge near Chaeung Chau Island, Hong Kong. The First Ferry III had departed from Hong Kong en route to Chaeung Chau Island in dense fog when the ferry starboard hull struck the barge. Thirty passengers were injured with 3in critical condition. No reports of injuries on the barge or the tug pulling it. Reports state the ferry had spotted the barge on radar, but the crew had underestimated its length.
