According to International news, on 6th September, three Chinese sailors found dead on a bulk carrier, which transporting coal, in waters off Hualien in eastern Taiwan.
After the incident, the National Airborne Service responded to an emergency call to evacuate the crewmembers. The bulker was the MSXT Echo.
As explained, the 85,000 dwt bulker is a new vessel having only entered service in 2022 after being built by CSSC Chengxi and delivered at the end of 2021.
Winds, waves, and the bulker’s size made the rescue difficult.
The Taiwan Coast Guard was planning to board the ship in daylight to seal the area where the men had been discovered and begin an investigation.
As informed, the ship is coming from Richards Bay, South Africa after loading coal.
At the beginning of July, it was in Singapore and proceeded to Thailand and then South Africa. It was laying off the eastern Taiwan port of Hualien this week awaiting its berth.
Furthermore, the hospital attempted to resuscitate them but pronounced them deceased. Permission has been granted to perform autopsies to confirm the cause of death.
