A serious maritime accident occurred off the coast of Guangzhou, China, where the Chinese cargo vessel Hai Li 5 collided with the Singapore-flagged container ship Wan Hai A17. As a result, Hai Li 5 sank, and two of its 15 crew members are missing. Search and rescue operations are currently underway.

According to Wan Hai Lines, the crew of the Singaporean vessel was not injured, and no fuel leaks or water pollution have been detected. The Wan Hai A17 has been detained in port pending investigation.

Authorities in Singapore and China are coordinating efforts to determine the cause of the incident.

Earlier, in June 2025, another vessel operated by Wan Hai Lines — Wan Hai 503 — suffered a major fire and was stranded at sea for more than three months before being allowed to dock at the port of Jebel Ali (UAE).