Captain held after vessels collide at sea

China has detained 20 crew members from a Maltese bulk carrier that allegedly collided with a Chinese fishing boat, leaving two dead and 17 crew members missing as rescuers continued to look for survivors on Sunday.

The detained crew members from the Catalina include the captain. They have been placed under investigation by border control and maritime authorities after being detained in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China National Radio reported.

Meanwhile, rescue ships from the maritime authorities, the Donghai Fleet of the Chinese Navy and other vessels in nearby waters have been searching for survivors.