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Five sailors still missing after lighter ship sinks off Chattogram port
Five sailors are still missing after a lighter ship carrying cement clinker sank off the coast of Chattogram.
Published : 19 March 2022, 06:54 AM
Updated : 19 March 2022, 03:26 PM
Of the 13 sailors who were onboard the ship, eight have been rescued, Chattogram Port's Secretary Md Omar Faruk said on Saturday evening.
Coastguards spokesperson Lt Commander Abdur Rahman said they are still searching for more survivors of the sunken ship, MV Titu-14.
The ship, belonging to Abul Khair Group, capsized around 3am on Saturday, according to Chattogram Port's Secretary Md Omar Faruk.
The incident occurred after another lighter ship collided with the anchored MV Titu-14 causing it to capsize, officials stated drawing from witness accounts.
Omar said the search team found six survivors earlier while two others were rescued later.
The ship was preparing to depart for its destination after loading cement clinker at the port's outer anchorage, according to Omar.
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