A container ship XIN YUAN LONG 6 collided with sand carrier, off Ningbo, China.

As informed, the sand carrier, sank.

XIN YUAN LONG 6 was en route from Ningbo to Xiamen.

As explained, XIN YUAN LONG 6 suffered hull breach or breaches, developed heavy portside list and capsized, with at least 40 containers falling into water.

Salvage operation under way with several SAR ships and tugs deployed, container ship crew evacuated. Understood the ship though partially submerged, is still afloat.