Maritime News
Date: 15/11/2015
Guang Yun sinkingThe general cargo vessels Guang Yun and Ji Xin 9 collided off Shantou, China in Taiwan Strait. The two ships were proceeding on crossing routes and
The general cargo ship Guang Yun has overall length of 100.00 m, moulded beam of 16.00 m and maximum draft of 4.00 m. During the accident the ship was en route from Zhoushan to Dong Guan.
The general cargo ship Ji Xin 9 has overall length of 98.00 m, moulded beam of 15.00 m and maximum draft of 4.50 m. After collision the ship remained seaworthy and succeeded to reach Shantou under own power. [FULL STORY]