On the afternoon of November 11, authorities from Lam Dong reported that 5 fishing vessels were wrecked along the coast of Vietnam in the South China Sea. Reports state the vessels encountered large waves and strong winds.   The fishing vessel BTh 81652 TS sunk while at anchor. The fishing vessel BTh 80347 TS broke free of its anchor and was blown ashore where its hull broke up. The fishing vessel BTh 80316 TS foundered in the waves while the fishing vessel BTh 82176 TS sank while trying to reach safety of the fishing port. Two additional vessels were reported sunk while at anchor off Ba Dang.  Authorities assisted with machinery to pull one of the fishing vessels ashore. No reports of injuries.