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Chinese-Flagged Ship Sinks After Collision with Singapore-Registered Vessel Near Guangzhou; Search and Rescue Underway
The Chinese vessel HAI LI 5 sank after the collision, with two crew members missing as search and rescue efforts continue, officials said.
- On Oct 25, the Singapore-registered container vessel WAN HAI A17 collided with the Chinese-registered vessel HAI LI 5 in Guangzhou waters at about 8pm, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said on Oct 26.
- The bulker reportedly lost power and the 8,000-ton bulker Hai Li 5 struck the inbound containership WAN HAI A17 in the Pearl River Estuary.
- Wan Hai Lines said its ship's 23 crew were uninjured, and Chinese officials rescued 13 seafarers from HAI LI 5 while two of its 15 crew remain missing.
- Chinese authorities report the bulker sank and Guangzhou Maritime Safety Administration launched search-and-rescue teams, suspended vessel traffic, and deployed a rescue boat while no pollution was reported; WAN HAI A17 is being detained in Lingding Channel to assist investigations.
- Singapore's maritime authority is coordinating with Wan Hai Lines and Chinese authorities, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will investigate alongside Chinese investigations, providing assistance as needed.
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A Chinese cargo ship collided with a Singapore container ship late Saturday, sinking the Chinese vessel, leaving two crew members missing and others rescued.
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