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.
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.
On the afternoon of November 21, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Hai 4 (MMSI: 211228840) sank in the Ems-Jade Canal near the Wiesbadenbrücke in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Reports state nearby residents heard a loud bang as the mooring lines of the Hai 4 broke as the vessel sunk to the bottom of canal. The local fire brigade deployed booms around the Hai 4 to contain oil and fuel pollution that has leaked out. The pollution is being pumped from the surface to prevent it spreading further.
Authorities state the vessel had been unmanned and moored for sometime before it sank. The Hai 4 had been monitored by authorities and had planned an inspection before the vessel sank. Currently, there is a search to find who is the current owner who will be held liable for the costs from the incident. The port authority stated a crane will be needed to lift and remove the fishing vessel from the canal.
The Hai 4 was built in 1943 as a fishing trawler. The vessel had been used to carry passengers up to 2022 when the vessel was sold to its current owners.