Two sailors confirmed dead after cargo ship sinks in South China Sea

A Singapore-flagged cargo vessel, the Devon Bay, capsized in the South China Sea with 21 Filipino sailors on board, resulting in two confirmed deaths and four missing. The incident occurred approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Scarborough Shoal, prompting rescue efforts from both Chinese and Philippine coastguards, who saved 15 sailors. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is coordinating with the ship owner to investigate the incident. The area is a contentious zone claimed by both China and the Philippines, with ongoing sovereignty disputes.

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