At least 20 people killed after cargo ship engulfed in flames in major international port

At least 20 people have been killed after a cargo ship caught fire in a Chinese port.

Beijing media reports a total of 42 people had been on the Ocean Melody, which was undergoing repairs in the eastern city of Qingdao.

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The blaze was extinguished by early afternoon, state media said.

A picture of the scene released by Xinhua showed the vessel involved to be the Ocean Melody.

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LSEG ship-tracking data identified it as a 20-year-old Liberia-flagged dry bulk carrier managed by Yuyangkunpeng Shanghai Shp Mgm, with Huili Shipping Co Ltd listed as its registered owner.

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