Hong Wei IMO 9230139, dwt 50149, built 2001, flag Panama, owner Fuzhou Xinjiahong Shipping. Chinese
bulk carrier Hong Wei capsized and sank at around 1500 LT Dec 3 100 nm
S off southern tip of Taiwan in South China sea in rough weather.
Presumably due to cargo shift, if vessel was sailing from Indonesia.
Crew 14 all Chinese, 16 saved, 8 missing. Taiwanese and Philippinese
Coast Guard proceeding with S&R, Chinese CG ship steaming to the
scene.
ACCIDENTS
04 December 2010 - 19:13
Chinese bulk carrier capsized and sank in South China sea, 8 missing
Chinese bulk carrier Hong Wei capsized and sank at around 1500 LT Dec 3 100 nm S off southern tip of Taiwan in South China sea in rough weather. Presumably due to cargo shift, if vessel was sailing from Indonesia.
ACCIDENTS
04 December 2010 - 19:13
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