PCG receives 15 survivors, 2 deceased crew from K Line’s capsized bulker

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in South China Sea after the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Devon Bay sank in South China Sea.

The Devon Bay, a 56,095-dwt bulk carrier, 2013-built, had sunk in the South China Sea, while en route to Yangjiang, China.

According to the latest available information, 17 of the 21 crew members had reportedly been picked up, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

“The crew are no longer on the ship. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. At this point, 17 of the 21 crew members have reportedly been recovered, but two of them have passed away. Four crew members remain unaccounted for. There were no Singaporeans on board the vessel,” the MPA said in its statement, adding that it was informed on January 23 that the vessel had sunk in the South China Sea.

MPA said is in contact with the ship owner and relevant search and rescue authorities, and is providing support as required. The authority has also confirmed it will investigate the incident.