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NT 90329 TS

NT 90329 TS

NT 90329 TS
Photo: baovephapluat.vn

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.

 

KH 91580 TS

KH 91580 TS

KH 91580 TS
Photo: hanoimoi.vn

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.

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.