Shipwreck Log

On the night of December 3, the 97 meter long, 5,035 dwt  cargo vessel Hua De 858 (MMSI: 413201510) broke-in-two in Xinghua Bay off the coast of Fuzhou, China. The Hua De 858 departed on November 28 with a full load of cargo bound to Haikou from Fuzhou. As the cargo vessel passed  between Xiaori Island and Daheyu Island, the Hua De 858 struck bottom on a shoal.  The grounding resulted in structural failure to the hull broken apart amidships.  Chinese authorities were alerted and deployed a rescue team to the scene.  All 12 crew on board the vessel would be safely evacuated and transported to shore.  No reports of injuries.

Authorities have broadcasted an advisory for vessels to keep distance from the Hua De 858.  An investigation into the incident and structural failure is ongoing. Reports state the Hua De 858 was launched in 2008.