6. 1 Latest progress of sunken ships.

The investigation report of the Yangtze River shipwreck was released, and the incident was characterized as a major catastrophic event. On June 1 day, the passenger ship "Oriental Star" capsized in Jianli section of the Yangtze River in Hubei Province, killing 442 people.

The investigation team in the State Council determined that the capsizing of the "Oriental Star" passenger ship was attacked by a downburst, and the instantaneous extreme wind force reached 12 to 13, lasting about 6 minutes.

Generally speaking, the downburst is a strong downward airflow, which will produce linear gale after touching the ground, belonging to sudden, local, small probability and strong convective weather.

It is also accidental that the captain can escape, first because of his desire to survive, and second because of his understanding of the ship.

According to the relevant laws, regulations and rules, the investigation team suggested that Zhang Shunwen, the captain, be given the punishment of revoking the captain's certificate of competency and dissolving the labor contract, and the judicial organs should further investigate whether he was suspected of committing a crime. In view of the death of Liu, the first mate on duty, it is suggested to avoid handling.

The investigation team also suggested that 43 relevant personnel responsible for the problems found in daily management, supervision and inspection should be given disciplinary sanctions, including 7 enterprises, 36 industry management departments, local party committees and governments and relevant departments 1 deputy provincial cadres, 8 bureau-level cadres and 0/4 county-level cadres. Instruct Chongqing Municipal Government to suspend business for rectification of Chongqing Oriental Shipping Company according to relevant regulations.