Survivors rise to 48 with more missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea
Summary
A Vietnamese cargo ship sank near a Chinese-controlled island in the South China Sea, and rescuers have saved 48 crew members so far. Search teams from Vietnam, China, and the Philippines are still looking for 14 people who remain missing.Key Facts
- The Vietnamese ship Khoi Nguyen 18 sank on Saturday near Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands.
- The ship went down during bad weather while operating in the East Sea.
- 62 people were on board; 48 have been rescued and given medical care by Vietnamese authorities.
- Rescue operations involve Vietnamese, Chinese, and Philippine forces working together.
- The Philippine Coast Guard is helping after Vietnam asked for assistance, under international maritime agreements.
- Fiery Cross Reef is controlled by China but claimed by several countries including Vietnam and the Philippines.
- The South China Sea is a key trade route with about $5 trillion in trade passing through it yearly.
- The area is also believed to have large deposits of oil and gas under the sea floor.
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