The two ships disappeared in the wake of the collision near Hong Kong. According to Marine News,

Yesterday in the wake of a collision between two fishing and logistic vessels near Hong Kong, a rescue team receiving assistance message was dispatched to the area, saving only one of the crew members from the sea, whereas seven of them disappeared.

Also, Hong Kong Sea Guard officials stated that the fishing vessel drowned after the incident 96 kilometers south-east of Hong Kong.

According to Yonhap news agency, news sources in Seoul on Monday reported, South Korean divers found the boat in deep waters of the area and brought out the bodies of three people.

The news agency added: The Chinese fishing boat drowned at midnight local time on Sunday, seven kilometers northwest of Baengnyeong Island, which is located northwest of South Korea and near the maritime border between North Korea and South Korea. Hong Kong Rescue and Guard Corps continue to carry out identification operations to obtain information on the status of the disappeared people.