In the waters off Weihai, Shandong, a Shanghai-registered merchant ship collided with a Liaoning-registered fishing boat, causing the fishing boat to sink with 9 people on board. As of now, only 1 person has been rescued, while the other 8 are reported as “missing”.
According to a report by CCTV News on November 9th, at around 5 a.m. on November 9th, the Weihai Maritime Search and Rescue Center in Shandong received a report that a Shanghai-registered merchant ship had collided with a Liaoning-registered fishing boat approximately 3.5 nautical miles east of Chengshan Island, resulting in the sinking of the fishing boat. The involved fishing boat had a crew of 9 people.
As of 2 p.m. on November 9th, 1 person has been rescued while the remaining 8 individuals are still unaccounted for.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers and risks associated with maritime activities, emphasizing the importance of prompt and effective search and rescue operations in such situations. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the missing crew members, as efforts continue to locate and bring them to safety.
Authorities are conducting thorough investigations to determine the cause of the collision and to prevent similar accidents in the future. We hope for a successful resolution to this distressing situation and for the safe return of all the missing individuals.