Guangxi cargo ship sank off the coast of Weihai 14 crew members were rescued | vessel sink _ news

CNS, Weihai, July 26 (reporters Zhang Yulei and Zhang Fushou)-26th, Guangxi cargo ship "Veyron 5" sank off the coast of Weihai in Shandong by the local maritime sector bailouts, all 14 crew members were rescued.

1:20 A.M. 26th, Weihai maritime search and rescue Center received at anchor outside the Harbour for shelter of longan "Veyron 5" round of emergency calls, the rounds affected by Typhoon "Michael Demme" influence, holds water right, the ship lost power, tilt control, on board a total of 14 people in need of help.

Weihai maritime authorities immediately, "Wei long 5" wheel for more information check comfort crew mood, directing its positive self-help and notify "Alan 2" turn around the vessel in distress monitoring, as well as coordinating 6 mooring near the boat do help prepare.

Meanwhile, the Weihai maritime sector also coordinates professional salvage ship "Beihai rescue 112" wheel and longan territority, Fisheries Department, marine police, border guards and other forces involved in relief, and with the anchor in the vicinity of Korea nationality made by contacting the tug, which rushed to the scene for rescue coordination.

2:34 on that day, all 14 crew members successfully transferred to Korea national tug boat. About 30 minutes later, ships in distress "Veyron 5" round sink.

At present, Weihai maritime authorities have been investigating the cause of the accident. The rescued crew members were transferred to the shore and has been properly placed. (End)

(Original title: a cargo ship sank off the coast of all 14 crew members were rescued in Weihai)

(Edit: SN123)
16:32 July 26, 2014 China News Network