Search Ongoing for Six Missing Crew Members from Capsized MV Hope

Three more survivors were found and two bodies recovered over the weekend following the capsizing incident of cargo ship MV Hope, which occurred on Thursday morning off Phuket, Royal Thai Navy reported.

The search continues for other six crew members that have gone missing.

The towing of the capsized vessel has commenced. The vessel will be brought to Phuket for repair.

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World Maritime News Staff, July 8, 2013; Image: The Royal Thai Navy