Tae Dong Gang Disabled
The 13,550 dwt freighter Tae Dong Gang becamed disabled after a cargo shift while at anchor on the Yangtze River, Shanghai, China. The vessel had just loaded 10,000 metric tons of iron ore and was departing when the cargo suddenly shifted. The vessel quickly developed a 30 degree list and in danger of capsizing. The crew sent out a distress signal and prepared to abandon ship. The 36 crewmen on board were rescued by several nearby boats. No reports of injuires. No further details reported.
