# search and rescue
Latest news and articles about search and rescue
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China Coast Guard Rescues Filipino Sailors Near Disputed Shoal, Underscoring Humanitarian Cooperation Amid Tension
Chinese coast guard vessels rescued 17 sailors after a cargo ship capsized near Huangyan Island; two died and four remain missing. Filipino survivors publicly thanked Chinese rescuers, and a formal handover to the Philippine coast guard took place on January 25, an episode that temporarily eases tensions in a disputed maritime area while carrying broader strategic implications.
Passenger Vessel Capsizes off Davao: 15 Dead, Dozens Missing as China’s Embassy Seeks Information
A passenger boat capsized off Davao in the Philippines on January 26, killing 15 and leaving 43 missing while more than 300 people were rescued. China’s embassy is coordinating with its Davao consulate but has not confirmed the nationalities of those involved as Philippine authorities continue search-and-rescue operations.
China Hands Over 17 Rescued Seafarers to the Philippines, Signalling Humanitarian Cooperation at Sea
China publicly handed over 17 rescued seafarers to the Philippines, with footage highlighting the humanitarian handover. The episode underscores the potential for practical maritime cooperation to complement, but not resolve, broader territorial tensions in the South China Sea.
China Coast Guard Rescues and Hands Over 17 Filipino Seafarers Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal
The China Coast Guard rescued 17 Filipino seafarers after a cargo vessel capsized near Huangyan (Scarborough Shoal) on January 23, handing them to Philippine authorities on January 25. Two crew members died and four remain missing, and the operation highlights both humanitarian cooperation and the geopolitical sensitivities of conducting rescues in contested South China Sea waters.
Death Toll Rises to Seven After Vessel Sinks in Davao Bay; Several Still Missing
A vessel that went missing in Davao Bay on January 19 has resulted in seven confirmed deaths and multiple people still missing, officials said on January 24. The Philippine Coast Guard rescued one survivor and continues search-and-rescue operations while the cause of the sinking remains unclear.
China Coast Guard Rescues Dozens After Philippines Crew Ship Capsizes Near Scarborough Shoal, Highlighting Humanitarian Role and Geopolitical Significance
China Coast Guard ships Dongsha and Sanmen conducted a search-and-rescue operation after a foreign cargo vessel carrying 21 Filipino crew capsized near Huangyan Island on January 23, recovering 13 people so far. The rescue underscores the humanitarian role of China’s coast guard while highlighting the geopolitical sensitivities of operating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.