Chinese authorities have said two seafarers were killed in a cargoship fire in Zhejiang Province.
The blaze began in the accommodation block of the 5,200-dwt Sheng Tai (built 1997) on Monday, the Shanghai Maritime Rescue Centre said, according to the Eastday website.
Four rescue boats including a tug were sent to the area to help the 17 crew.
Two seafarers lost consciousness while the rest were evacuated to the main deck.
