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Sinking off Ham Luong Estuary

Sinking off Ham Luong Estuary

Ham Luong Estuary Sinking
Photo: thanhnien.vn

On the early morning of November 27, a fishing vessel (name not disclosed) sank in the East Vietnam Sea near the mouth of the Ham Luong River off Bến Tre, Vietnam. The fishing vessel had sunk after being struck by large waves and strong winds.  The two crew on board jumped into the sea as the vessel sank beneath them. Vietnamese authorities received reports of the vessel being in distress and mobilized a board patrol vessel to the scene. After 4 hours in the sea, authorities would rescue the 2 crew members. They were taken ashore and reported to be in stable condition.

 

BT-92263-TS

BT-92263-TS

On the morning of March 1, the fishing vessel BT-92263-TS capsized and sank in the East Vietnam Sea near Ben Tre, Vietnam. The fishing vessel had  capsized due to the heavy seas and strong winds. Authorities assisted by nearby fishing vessels searched the area for the BT-92263-TS and its four crew.  Reports state the four crew were found later adrift in the sea.  The crew would be  rescued and were taken back  to port of Ba Tri.  News accounts state the crew members sustained minor injuries and were later taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Authorities stated the BT-92263-TS sunk, but no details if any pollution was released.