The 292 meter long, 50415 dwt container ship Safmarine Maru collided with the 318 meter long, 108804 dwt container ship Northern Jasper off Ningbo, China. The Northern Jasper struck the Safmarine Maru causing severe damage to the Safmarine Maru. A fire broke out after the collision and the 22 crew on board the Safmarine Maru abandoned ship. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Chinese authorities dispatched firefighting vessels to bring the blaze under control.
The 225 meter long, 74432 dwt bulk carrier Catalina collided with the fishing vessel Lu Rong Yu 58398 in the East China Sea near Ningbo, China. The Catalina struck the Lu Rong Yu 58398 causing the fishing vessel to capsize and later sink. Nearby fishing vessels responded to the scene and rescued two of the 19 crew of the Lu Rong Yu. The two survivors were later taken to hospital, but later died.The remaining 17 crew were still reported as missing. Chinese authorities have launched search and rescue vessels along with helicopters to look for survivors. No reports of injuries or damage on the Catalina. Authorities in Fujian has launched an investigation into the incident.
The 75 meter long, 2338 dwt cargo vessel Haoda 6 caught fire in the East China Sea off Ningbo, China. The Haoda 6 was headed to Taizhou from Yokohama, Japan when a fire broke out in the vessel’s engine room. The compartment filled with smoke forcing the crew out. The vessel sent out a distress signal requesting assistance. A Coast Guard boat along with harbour tug were dispatched to assist. Both vessels aided in evacuating the crew and later extinguished the blaze. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the fire may have started by an electrical short in a generator.