Two general cargo vessels collided off the coast of China over the weekend, causing a minor oil spill and at least three deaths, with six sailors still reported to be missing, according to Splash 24/7.
Two general cargo ships collided near Pingtan, Fujian in China over the weekend, with one vessel sinking and six crew members remaining missing.
According to maritime news outlet Splash 24/7, the vessel Xin Dong Yuan sank after the collision, while the An Da Sheng remained afloat. The Fujian Maritime Rescue Center coordinated search and rescue operations, finding three bodies and rescuing four crew members.
The organization has also deployed an oil response team to clean up minor oil spills, according to Splash 24/7.
Xing Dong Yuan is operated by Wuhan Chenguang Shipping while An Da Sheng is operated by Cangzhou Bohai Anda Shipping, according to Splash 24/7.
Six missing after general cargo ships collide off China
