All 14 Crew Members Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks in Storm off China's Jiangsu Province
All 14 crew members of a cargo ship that sank during severe weather off China's eastern Jiangsu Province were rescued on November 9.
The steel-carrying vessel issued a distress signal approximately 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) northeast of Binhai Port in Yancheng City.
Strong winds and heavy waves flooded two compartments on the ship's starboard side, causing it to list severely.
A rescue vessel and two helicopters were dispatched to the scene. The operation took place amid gale-force winds and waves reaching four meters in height.
The cargo ship eventually sank during the rescue operation, leaving eight crew members in the water.
As reported by SSTV+, coordinated efforts by the rescue vessel and helicopters brought all 14 crew members to safety.
