Because of the damage to the hull seawater rushed into the under-deck watertight compartment on port side the barge lost its balance and sank finally together with the loaded cargo .

由于船壳破损，海水进入甲板 下左舷水密隔舱， 使驳船失去平衡，最终 导致了 货轮及所载 货物一起 翻沉。