Tanker KELSEY 2 sank within the morning Oct 15, 25nm south of Wuqui island, Kinmen County, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait. Tanker was en route from Hong Kong to Gunsan Korea, ETA Oct 16. Of 20 crew on board, 1 died, 19 had been rescued and survived. Tanker is claimed to be in load, carrying cargo of oil and chemical substances totalling 7,500 tons (cargo data not confirmed). In keeping with preliminary investigation, tanker reported water ingress in aft part space, likely in engine room. In keeping with monitor, tanker was already in hassle within the night Oct 14, when she diminished velocity and both took an reverse course or went adrift.
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