36 killed in Hong Kong ferry collision

Such a tragic thing to happen. Rest in peace those who perished.

RIP to the 25 people who perished in this tragedy and thoughts are with their families during this tragic time.

RIP to these people.

By the way, the picture of the Star Ferry in this article has NOTHING to do whatsoever with the story. First, the accident involved the Hong Kong & Kowloon Ferry Company, not the Star Ferry company. Second, the tragedy happened off Lamma Island, not Victoria Harbour.

More info here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19790977

Very sad I pray for the injuries and the families of the deceased, injured and missing. May their families find comfort and peace.

If china just had a Coast guard like Japan Coast Guard everything would be different.

If china just had a Coast guard like Japan Coast Guard everything would be different.

-huh? China and Hong Kong are two separate jurisdictions, if there is a Chinese coast guard, (I have no idea if they do - do you?) it wouldn't have helped, as they would have no jurisdiction in HK - and this accident was to the south, a long way from mainland waters. Thankfully HK does have full search and rescue services which is why over 100 people were saved. Some of the photos here were taken in my neighbourhood, at the pier used for the main rescue effort & the survivors were brought in pretty damn fast & moved swiftly to hopitals.

What a horrible mess! RIP poor dead victims of this stupid accident out in Hong Kong.

This is so sad and tragic, RIP to the 36...

RIP !

according to the crew the ferry left immediately and did not stop

This sounds like a hit and run on the seas. Not offering assistance to a sinking vessel is not just severe negligence, it's criminal.

A sad tragedy

"If china just had a Coast guard like Japan Coast Guard everything would be different."

The ship sank in just 1 minute after it was hit by a hi-speed catamaran ferry. I don't think any coast guards, including the Japan Coast Guard could have done anything. If you know Hong Kong, you should know it is a developed city with the largest fleet of marine police fleet in the world patrolling its harbor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Police_Force). Such a tragic event rarely happened in Hong Kong. In addition, it was reported that the ship was designed for 200 and carried the regulation required life jackets and life boats. At the time of the collision, the ship was carrying less passengers than its permitted capacity. It was just a tragedy in the middle of a festivity which could have happened in any Japanese cities.<><>