Electrocuted Chinese sailor diesZAMBOANGA CITY , Philippines — Police authorities confirmed that the injured Chinese ship crew member who was electrocuted while aboard their dry bulk carrier has died hours after undergoing treatment in a local hospital here. The other crew managed to quickly cut off the electric power connecting the dispenser, according to the police. Marcos gave the order after maritime security analyst Ray Powell, director of SeaLight, alleged that Kang Ling 539 was operating under six different flags including the Philippines, China, Sierra Leone, S?o Tomé and Principe, and Panama. Based on documents, the vessel “was previously a Chinese vessel and was converted into a Philippine-flagged vessel. It has all the pertinent documents of a Philippine-flagged vessel,” Encina said.

Source: Philippine Star January 08, 2026 19:01 UTC