We have received reports that the " EMERALD STAR ", a 2010 built bulk carrier flying the Hong Kong flag, has sunk. Eleven crew are still missing but some crew were rescued.

It is carrying a cargo loaded in Indonesia and was bound for Lianyungang.

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DETAILS

Vessel: EMERALD STAR                                   

Casualty date:  13 October 2017     

Casualty type: Sinking

Vessel type: Bulk Carrier

Year built: 2010

GRT: 33205

Voyage from/to: Indonesia/China

Cargo: Bulk Carrier

Vessel IMO number:  9449261

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