Ship Sinks off Shanghai after Collision in Bad Weather

The OMEGA ship collided with the MIRABELLA off Shanghai’s coast amid adverse weather conditions. The incident occurred at 03:38 local time while the crew was sleeping. Following the collision, the OMEGA ship, 189 meters long and 33 meters wide, suffered bow damage and sank. Fortunately, 21 crew members, including 16 Turkish sailors, evacuated using lifeboats and were swiftly rescued from the sea by another vessel. The General Directorate of Maritime Affairs confirmed the sinking and highlighted the successful rescue operation. The ship was en route from the Black Sea to China.