The cargo vessel Hai Truong 36 ran aground  off Binh Thuan, Vietnam. The Hai Truong 36 was departed from Hai Phong with 3,000 tons of rice on board  when it grounded off La Gi.  The vessel lost stability, but the crew was able to correct by ballasting. No reports of injuries to the 13 crew on board.  Lightering was started later the same day with 500 tons of cargo unloaded to assist in refloating the cargo vessel.