Chinese container ship caught in storm, sank; Chinese cargo ship hit rocks, 13 crew evacuated

Chinese container ship caught in storm, sank
NIKOLAY TORKIN July 4, 2019 https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/07/04/chinese-container-ship-caught-in...

Chinese coastal container ship MEI CHENG 866 left Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Region, China, Gulf of Tonkin, at about midnight Jul 3, the ship encountered rough weather early in the morning Jul 4 and tried to shelter off the coast, SW of Qinzhou. She was pushed aground, after probably, anchor drag, at around 0200 Beijing time Jul 4. Tug and SAR boats were sent to assist. The ship was battered by waves, with no chance of towing her off shallows, in danger of sinking, so all 8 crew were evacuated. Later MEI CHENG 866 was reported to sink.

Container ship MEI CHENG 866, MMSI 413524060, length 98 meters, flag China.

Chinese cargo ship hit rocks, 13 crew evacuated
Erofey Schkvarkin https://maritimebulletin.net/2019/07/04/chinese-cargo-ship-hit-rocks-13-... 4, 2019

General cargo ship RONG HAI 79 ran aground on rocks N of Nanri island, Fujian Province, China, East China sea, in the afternoon Jul 4. The ship is in ballast, it isn’t clear if she’s or was in danger of sinking, but 13 crew decided to leave her, and went into life boat and rafts, see photos. All were rescued by East China Sea Rescue Bureau SAR ships. RONG HAI 79 remains aground, salvage tug already contracted.

General cargo ship RONG HAI 79, MMSI 412459860, dwt 5015, flag China.