21.   Six seamen were killed and two were missing and presumed dead after a mainland Chinese container ship sank Friday off the coast of Hong Kong, marine officials said.

22.   The Spanish captain was being questioned by Irish marine officials about why the vessel ran aground.

23.   They were being transported by truck and boat to beaches up the coast, said Johan Kotze, a local marine official.

24.   A protest voyage to a disputed island chain in the East China Sea will begin Sunday, after getting clearance from Hong Kong marine officials, organisers said Friday.

25.   Marine officials in Chioggia, Italy said the vessel, the Darno, had been intercepted by a Croatian naval vessel for allegedly fishing in protected waters.

26.   Marine officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

27.   Marine officials at a US base in Kandahar said the identities of the seven on board would not be released until next-of-kin were notified.

28.   Marine officials in Manche, northwest France said only three passengers were injured.

29.   Marine officials in the Manche department of northwest France said only three passengers were hurt.

30.   Marine officials in the Manche department of northwest France earlier said only three passengers were hurt.