Two Boats Collide Off Kinmen's Beiding, One Sinks, Two Rescued

Nov 01, 2026

A boat collision near Taiwan's Kinmen islands sank one vessel but ended without serious injury, as both people aboard were pulled from the water safely.

  • Two Taiwanese boats, the Haizhi and the Manlifa, collided in waters north of Beiding, off Kinmen.
  • The Haizhi flipped over and sank; its captain and one crew member were thrown into the sea.
  • The Manlifa rescued both of them and brought them back to port; the captain had only minor bruises and neither was in danger.
  • Coast guard crews sent patrol boats to the scene to search the area, guard the site, and help manage the aftermath.
  • Authorities warned that winter seasonal winds are making weather and sea conditions change quickly, and urged boaters to check forecasts and safety gear.

Outlook: No further developments are expected beyond the ongoing coast guard review of the incident, as officials use the case to remind mariners to prepare for unpredictable winter sea conditions.

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