A Vietnamese vessel carrying 62 people sank in the South China Sea, leaving 18 people missing after 46 were rescued, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- A Vietnamese ship sank in the South China Sea.
- There were 62 people aboard, all Vietnamese nationals.
- 46 people were rescued.
- 18 people remain missing.
A Vietnamese vessel has sunk in the South China Sea, leaving 18 people missing, according to Al Jazeera. The outlet reported that 62 people were aboard the ship when it sank, all of them Vietnamese nationals.
Rescuers pulled 46 survivors from the water, according to footage published by Al Jazeera. That leaves 18 people unaccounted for following the sinking.
Al Jazeera published video showing rescuers pulling survivors from the vessel after it went down. The footage documented the recovery effort in the South China Sea.
The reports did not specify the cause of the sinking or the exact location within the South China Sea. Details about the vessel’s route and its purpose were not provided in the available sources.
As of the latest reporting, the fate of the 18 missing people remained unknown. The sources did not indicate whether the search for survivors was ongoing.
Why it matters
Maritime incidents in the busy South China Sea can involve large numbers of people and significant loss of life. The rescue of 46 survivors offers hope, but the 18 still missing underscore the dangers faced by those traveling by sea in the region.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were aboard the ship?
According to Al Jazeera, there were 62 people aboard the vessel when it sank, all of them Vietnamese nationals.
How many people were rescued?
Al Jazeera reported that 46 people were rescued from the sunken ship, with footage showing rescuers pulling survivors from the water.
How many people are still missing?
Eighteen people remain missing following the sinking, based on the 62 aboard and the 46 rescued reported by Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- 46 people rescued from sunken ship in South China Sea
Al Jazeera: Footage shows rescuers pulling survivors from a Vietnamese vessel that sank in the South China Sea.
- Eighteen people missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese ship sank
Al Jazeera: There were 62 people aboard the vessel when it sank, all of them Vietnamese nationals.