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Chinese cargoship Guo Xing 1 sinks off Japan, 13 missingChinese cargoship Guo Xing 1 sinks off Japan, 13 missing

Chinese cargoship Guo Xing 1 sank off Japan’s coast last weekend, one crew member was rescued while 13 seafarers are missing.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

March 2, 2020

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The cargo ship collided with Japanese fishing vessel "Eight Tomaru" in the sea about 12 kilometers east of the mooring fishing port of Rososura, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, and sank at the night of Saturday.

The 14 crew members onboard the cargo ship are from China, Vietnam and Philippines.

Some floating debris have been found in the incident waters by the Japanese rescue team, but these have not been confirmed as the parts of Guo Xing 1.

 

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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