On the morning of January 14, Vietnam authorities reported the fishing vessel KH 90026 TS as missing in the South China Sea approximately 35 miles off Bãi biển Đại Lãnh, Vietnam.  The KH 90026 TS departed from Danong, Vietnam on January 7 bound for gillnet fishing with 8 crew on board.  Authorities state the fishing vessel was proceeding at a speed of 2 nautical miles per hour in severe weather. The KH 90026 TS was in gale force winds and high waves when contact was lost around 1:45 a.m. on January 9.  The vessel’s last location was at 12°40’55” N, 110°01’03” E.

Authorities attempted to contact the missing KH 90026 TS, but did not receive contact. Nearby vessels were asked to keep vigil for any signs of the KH 90026 TS.

As of January 16, there has been no sighting of the vessel or the 8 crew on board. One news report states a gillnet was spotted floating near Phu Quy Island.