One seafarer was reported missing after cargo ship Jia Ying 6 sank off Yangshan, Shanghai, on the evening of 11 August because of heavy winds, stated local maritime safety administration (MSA).
The China-flagged cargo carrier was en route from Dinghai, Zhejiang province, to Shanghai, with six crew members on board. The ship was sailing west off Yangshan around 21:30 h local time that night before it ran into heavy winds and started to sink.
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Five crew members managed to escape on a life boat, which was found next morning, according to the local MSA. Rescue ships were sent to the site and passing vessels were required to assist the search-and-rescue operations.
The rescued five crew members were sent to a hospital where they received medical treatment.
The search for the missing seafarer is still under way, and the investigation into the accident will be conducted later, said the local MSA.
This post was sourced from IHS Maritime 360: View the original article here.
