Browsed by
Tag: South China Sea

Shu Hang 998

Shu Hang 998

The 53 meter long freighter Shu Hang 998 sank in the South China Sea in Typhoon Haiyan near Sanya, China.  The Shu Hang 998 had dropped anchor off Sanya Port planning to ride out the storm.   During the strong winds and large waves, the vessel’s mooring lines snapped.   The storm pushed the vessel away from Sanya before it was overwhelmed and foundered.   The seven crew on board were initially reported missing.  Rescues efforts the following day recovered two bodies.

Related articles

 

Enhanced by Zemanta
Jung Soon

Jung Soon

The freighter Jung Soon sank in the South China Sea off  the coast of Borneo near Tanjung Manis, Malaysia.  The vessel was en route to Kuching from Sibu with its cargo of timber when it’s hull suffered water ingress and sank.  One crew man was missing, but eleven others were able to swim to safety.   Local authorities launched a search and rescue mission for the missing crewman.   The incident is under investigation.

 

Enhanced by Zemanta
Royal Prime

Royal Prime

Royal Prime

On December 29, the 80 meter long, 2141 dwt bulk freighter Royal Prime sank in the South China Sea off the Spratly Islands.   The vessel struck a reef and quickly filled with water.   Reports state the 18 crew on board were able to abandon ship to the vessel’s lifeboat.  The Royal Prime is suspected to have sunk near (08 06N 114 30E).   No further details reported.

Enhanced by Zemanta