How many crew members have been successfully rescued so far?

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39 Crew Members Rescued After Vietnamese Ship Sinks

A total of 39 crew members have been successfully rescued following the sinking of the Vietnamese cargo ship Khoi Nguyen 18 in the South China Sea. The vessel was carrying 62 crew members when it encountered difficulties near Yongshu Reef.
Rescue Operations Underway
Search and rescue operations are actively ongoing to locate the remaining 23 missing individuals. A Chinese rescue vessel initially detected a distress signal from the Khoi Nguyen 18 shortly before 6:30 PM yesterday.
Multinational Search Effort
Multiple vessels and a helicopter are involved in the extensive search efforts. Six Chinese vessels and one Vietnamese vessel, in addition to a Chinese rescue helicopter, are currently scouring the area for survivors.
Ship Details and Location
The Khoi Nguyen 18 is a Vietnamese-registered cargo ship measuring just under 70 metres in length. The incident occurred near Yongshu Reef, also known as Fiery Cross Reef, in the South China Sea.

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