Chinese authorities recently confirmed that eight individuals, including seven Chinese nationals, have perished after a cargo ship sank in Japanese waters.
Since the ‘Jin Tian’ ship sank on Tuesday night, rescuers have been looking for survivors.
The search encompassed numerous ships and aircraft from the coast guards and armed forces of Japan, South Korea, and private ships.
Five people who were saved are reportedly in stable condition.
In far southwest Japan, close to the maritime border with South Korea, the cargo ship Jin Tian, which had a crew of 22, sent out a distress call from a location around 110 kilometers (68 miles) west of the isolated and desolate Danjo Islands. It was scheduled to to arrive in Incheon, South Korea on Wednesday.
According to the general consul of China in Fukuoka, Japan, Lu Guijun, six of the deceased were Chinese nationals.
Speaking to Chinese official media CGTN, Mr. Lu said, “We express our deepest condolences to the unfortunate victims.”
Nine individuals are still missing, according to Japanese authorities, who have not yet confirmed the dead toll provided by Mr. Lu.
Meanwhile, the ship’s sinking has not yet been ascribed a cause.
The Hong Kong-flagged ship left Malaysia’s Port Klang last month, according to MarineTraffic and it was scheduled to arrive South Korea’s Incheon on Wednesday.
