Asia/Pacific News
Container Ship Collides With Bulker Off Guangzhou
Monday October 27, 2025
A collision was reported between a container ship and a dry bulk carrier off the coast of China over the weekend.
The Singapore-flagged boxship Wan Hai A17 collided with the Chinese-flagged bulker Hai Li 5 off Guangzhou at about 8 PM Singapore time on Friday, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said in a statement on its website.
The Wan Hai A17 remains in stable condition with no injuries reported, while it has been reported that the Hai Li 5 sank. No pollution has been reported.
"It was reported that HAI LI 5 had sunk, and the Chinese authorities are conducting search and rescue operations," the MPA said.
"MPA has been informed that two of the 15 crew members remain missing."
