Rescuers have found 12 bodies near the area where a Chinese engineering vessel sank on Saturday in stormy weather off the coast of southern China.
Maritime authorities in the southern province of Guangdong say the bodies were found on Monday. They are suspected to be of the crew members.
The accident occurred in waters off the city of Yangjiang in Guangdong, about 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong on Saturday.
The vessel had 30 crew members on board. They were working on building offshore wind farms when the ship was caught in rough seas generated by Tropical Storm Chaba.
Four people have been rescued so far.
Chinese media reported that the waves had reached heights of around 10 meters at the time of the accident.
The authorities believe that the vessel lost control after its anchor chain snapped, and it was swept away by winds and waves.
They are continuing search and rescue efforts with helicopters and rescue ships.
Maritime authorities in the southern province of Guangdong say the bodies were found on Monday. They are suspected to be of the crew members.
The accident occurred in waters off the city of Yangjiang in Guangdong, about 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong on Saturday.
The vessel had 30 crew members on board. They were working on building offshore wind farms when the ship was caught in rough seas generated by Tropical Storm Chaba.
Four people have been rescued so far.
Chinese media reported that the waves had reached heights of around 10 meters at the time of the accident.
The authorities believe that the vessel lost control after its anchor chain snapped, and it was swept away by winds and waves.
They are continuing search and rescue efforts with helicopters and rescue ships.
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Summary
12 bodies found near Chinese engineering vessel sunk off Guangdong coast; suspected to be crew members from the vessel with 30 on board. Accident occurred in stormy weather, caused by Tropical Storm Chaba, while building offshore wind farms. 4 rescued so far. Search and rescue efforts ongoing with
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220704_33/
Date: July 4, 2022
Created: 2022/07/05 07:46
Updated: 2025/12/09 15:11
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