Yongshu Reef

Vietnamese cargo ship sinks near Spratly Islands, 17 to 23 missing and 39 to 45 rescued in ongoing search

Rescue operations continue in the South China Sea after the Vietnamese cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Yongshu Reef on Friday. Conflicting official tallies place the number of missing between 17 and 23, with 39 to 45 crew rescued.