Shipwreck Log - Page 3

NT 90329 TS

November 28, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the night of November 27, the fishing vessel NT 90329 TS capsized in the South China Sea off the coast of Binh Tien, Vietnam. The NT 90329 TS was heading back to port with 5 people onboard in hopes to avoid the approaching storm No. 15. Before the vessel could reach the shore, the NT 90329 TS would capsized and sank some 300 meters from the shore. Two of the crew members were able to swim ashore, but 3 others were initially reported as missing.

Vietnam authorities, assisted by local fishing boats, mobilized a search and rescue for the missing crew. On the afternoon of November 28, authorities recovered the body of one of the missing crew members. Worsening conditions has hampered efforts as the authorities expanded the search area.

Robert S. Pierson

November 28, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the evening of November 26, the 192 meter long, 20236 dwt self-unloading bulk carrier Robert S. Pierson (IMO: 7366403) ran aground on the Detroit River south of Belle Isle along the shoreline of William Milliken State Park, Michigan. The Robert S. Pierson departed from Windsor, Ontario with 18,000 tons of stone bound for Lorain, Ohio when it stranded in the mud some 30 feet off the shoreline.

The United States Coast Guard was alerted and 2 tugboats were dispatched to help free the bulk carrier. The tugs would work through the night and was able to free the Robert S. Pierson the following morning.

The vessels then proceeded to Windsor where it would be inspected. There were no reports of injuries or pollution released. The cause of the grounding was not disclosed.

KH 91580 TS

November 28, 2025 Paul Hancock

On the evening of November 25, the fishing vessel KH 91580 TS became disabled in the South China Sea near Thuyen Chai Island (Barque Canada Reef) in the Truong Sa district, Vietnam. The KH 91580 TS had its steering broken and was unable to maneuver. Vietnamese authorities dispatched a vessel which was able to connect a towline to the KH 91580 TS. The vessels then proceeded to the dock at Thuyen Chai Island. No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.