All 14 Crew Rescued From Sinking Bulk Carrier in Yellow Sea

All 14 crew members were rescued from a bulk carrier that capsized and later sank in the southern Yellow Sea off China's eastern coast on 9 Nov 2026, as a cold wave brought strong winds and rough seas to the region. The vessel, which was carrying steel cargo, began taking on water in its lower compartments during severe weather, putting it at risk of sinking. The Lianyungang Maritime Search and Rescue Center coordinated an emergency response after receiving the distress report, involving the East China Sea Rescue Bureau under China's Ministry of Transport. A specialized rescue vessel and two helicopters were dispatched to the scene, with crews operating in winds reaching Beaufort Force 8 and waves of approximately four metres. Despite the adverse conditions, the coordinated sea and air operation successfully evacuated all 14 crew members before the bulk carrier sank, according to Chinese news outlet The Beijing News. At approximately 14:00 local time on 9 Nov 2026, the Lianyungang Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigational warning advising vessels to exercise caution and avoid the affected waters. The rescue took place amid severe weather conditions affecting China's eastern coastal waters, with the Ministry of Transport having issued a marine weather bulletin warning of strong winds across the southern Yellow Sea and nearby areas. The cause of the initial flooding has not been established, and no official findings have been reported regarding the sinking.