COSCO Container Ship Sinks in South China Sea

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COSCO Container Ship Sinks in South China Sea

Shahekou, a container ship of China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO), sank around Friday noon (12:30) in the sea off Sanya, a city of China's southernmost Hainan Province.

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Shahekou, a container ship of China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO), sank around Friday noon (12:30) in the sea off Sanya, a city of China's southernmost Hainan Province.

The cargo and all the 41 people on board were safely transferred to other vessels. The container vessel, with a cargo capacity of 13,230 tons, had sprung a lead.

Sanya Maritime Safety Administration and other departments rushed to the salvage operation after the accident happened. Efforts were taken to avoid pollution.

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