Greater China
10 dead, 16 missing as two ships sink off Shandong
Dalian: Ten sailors are dead and another 16 missing after two Chinese cargo ships sank off China’s east coast in two accidents.
The ship Zi Hai Shun sank early Monday because of large waves and stormy conditions, while Xing Long Zhou 65 suffered engine failure on the stormy sea and sank off the coast of Shandong.
The Shandong Maritime Safety Administration said rescue operations are still going on. [26/11/13]