ALBAWABA - 39 people were reported missing when a Chinese fishing boat capsized in the central part of the Indian Ocean, according to the Chinese authorities.
Chinese Boat Capsize: China's Fishing Boat Sinks in Indian Ocean, 39 on Board Missing, Say Reportshttps://t.co/EoVcylgyzf#China #Boat #Capsize #FishingBoat #IndianOcean #Missing #Sink
— LatestLY (@latestly) May 17, 2023
According to Chinese media outlets, the accident occurred on Tuesday midnight, while searches are still underway to find the missing persons.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for immediate activation of an emergency response mechanism after the capsize of a Chinese fishing vessel in the central Indian Ocean on Saturday. #BREAKINGhttps://t.co/lzvd5BDB3n
— CGTN Global Watch (@GlobalWatchCGTN) May 17, 2023
The sunken ship was said to have been carrying a total of 17 Chinese crew members, 17 Indonesians and five Filipinos. Their fate is not known yet.
The exact location of the shipwreck is not yet disclosed. Sources only revealed that it occurred in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Li Qiang have ordered Chinese diplomats abroad, as well as the ministries of agriculture and transportation, to help search for survivors on the ship owned by Penglai Jinglu Fishery Co, a Chinese fishing company.
Australia and other countries have sent rescue teams to the site of the shipwreck, while China has sent two ships to assist in the search.
