Cargo Vessel JIA CHENG 799 Sinks Off Yancheng, Crew Rescued

The cargo vessel JIA CHENG 799 capsized and sank on November 9, approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Binhai, Yancheng City, China, after suffering water ingress in rough seas. The vessel was en route from Weihai to Qingdao carrying steel when flooding affected two compartments along its starboard side. All 14 crew members were rescued, with six airlifted by helicopters and the remaining eight recovered from the sea by rescue teams. *Image credit:163.com*