Live footage released! Southern Theater Command Navy urgently rescues foreign cargo ship
Source: Global Times
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2026年1月23日1时30分许，南部战区海军接三沙海事局通报，一艘从菲律宾驶往中国广东的外籍散装货船，位黄岩岛西北55海里附近海域倾斜失联，船上共有21名船员。接通报后，南部战区海军快速响应，立即组织军机和位附近海域执行任务的海军大理舰前出救援。
目前，搜救工作已持续2天半，完成了2100平方公里海区搜救。
（来源：南海舰队）
Classification
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
21 crew members
Activity
Emergency rescue operation for a foreign cargo ship
Location
55 nautical miles northwest of Huangyan Island
Unit
Southern Theater Command Navy, Dali ship
Time
January 23, 2026, at approximately 1:30 AM
Equipment
military aircraftnaval ship
Summary
The Southern Theater Command Navy initiated an emergency rescue operation for a foreign cargo ship that went missing 55 nautical miles northwest of Huangyan Island on January 23, 2026. The operation, involving military aircraft and the Dali naval ship, has been ongoing for 2.5 days, covering an area of 2,100 square kilometers and involving 21 crew members on board the ship.
Key Facts
- A foreign cargo ship from the Philippines to Guangdong, China, went missing and tilted in the sea.
- The Southern Theater Command Navy was notified and responded quickly.
- The rescue operation has been ongoing for 2.5 days, covering an area of 2,100 square kilometers.
- There are 21 crew members on board the distressed ship.