Cargo Vessel Sunk By Typhoon Matmo
The 160 meter long, 14395 dwt cargo ship Ana sank just off shore of Lianjiang Road, Fuzhou, China. The Ana been at anchor off Lianjiang since July 8 when the cargo ship had become disabled in heavy seas. The disabled Ana tried to ride out the storm surge as Typhoon Matmo passed near the area, but the vessel’s anchor dragged. As the Ana was being blown ashore, the crew sent out a distress call. Chinese authorities dispatched helicopters to the scene. All 17 crewmen on the Ana were listed to safety. No reports of injuries.
