There are serious fears another bulk carrier laden with nickel ore has been lost along with the vessel’s 23 man crew.

A major search operation is underway for the 56,000-dwt Vinalines Queen (built 2005) which has been missing off the Philippines for more than three days.

Vinalines Queen
Vietnamese shipowner, Vinalines, lost contact with the vessel as it battled storms on a voyage from Indonesia to China.

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