China rescues 45 Vietnamese crew members in distress.

July 27, 2026
China Transportation News
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A Vietnamese ship sank in the South China Sea near the Spratly Islands on July 24, leaving its 62 crew members in distress. Chinese rescue forces, including vessels and helicopters, have conducted extensive search and rescue operations, successfully saving 45 crew members as of July 26. The incident involved life rafts drifting near Fiery Cross Reef, where rescuers discovered and aided survivors. Coordination among different maritime rescue parties is ongoing, with 17 crew members still unaccounted for. Search efforts persist in hopes of locating all missing individuals.
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