Wan Xiang 699

The vessel has undergone several name and flag changes since its construction. Previously, it was known as WAN XIANG 699 under the Chinese flag, CAI JUN 2 under Panama, and HONGHAI 16 under the Philippine flag before registering under Sierra Leone in March 2024.

April 16, 2025
A Filipino-flagged dredging vessel Hong Hai 16, carrying 23 crew members, capsized off the coast of Barangay Malawaan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, yesterday.

According to the initial reports:

1 Chinese national was declared dead on arrival at the hospital,
6 Filipinos and 7 Chinese crew members were rescued,
9 individuals are still missing.
The vessel was preparing to depart with a cargo of sand when it suddenly tilted and overturned.

Local media said that search and rescue operations are ongoing.

Authorities, including the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local government units, are working round-the-clock to locate the missing crew.