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Super Typhoon Yagi

Super Typhoon Yagi

Typhoon Yagi
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On September 7th, Super Typhoon Yagi, also named Tropical Storm Enteng in the Philippines, made landfall in Vietnam as a Category 5 storm. Yagi had winds over 160 miles per hour when it struck the Vietnam coast near Quang Ninh. The storm surge and large waves quickly impacted vessels anchored in the port  Tuần Châu in Quảng Ninh. Many vessels had been securely moored  prior to the storm landing, but many vessels were swamped by the waves. Crews did attempt to pump out the water ingress, but they were unable to save the vessels which sunk by the stern.

Reports say over 30 vessels damaged or sunk by the Typhoon.  Here is a partial list of vessels impacted by Super Typhoon Yagi:

  • Passenger Ship Victory Star, QN-8899 capsized by strong winds and partially sunk off Ha Long.
  • Passenger Ship Hai Ninh, 48 QN-6108 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Passenger Ship Binh Minh, 48 QN-6048 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Passenger Ship 40 QN-3016 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Passenger Ship Do Thi Nga, 48 QN-5508 sunk by the stern at Tuần Châu.
  • Fishing Vessel QNg 95109TS sunk by waves in Ha Long with 5 crew on board. All five crew rescued by a food processing vessel with no injuries.
  • Fishing Vessel QNg 95576TS sunk by waves while anchored off Ha Long with 6 crew on board. All six crew swam ashore safely.
  • Fishing Vessel [Unnamed] sunk by waves in Ha Long with 2 crew on board. Both crew were rescued by a food processing vessel.
Viola QN 2972

Viola QN 2972

Viola
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On October 21, the passenger ship Viola QN 2972 collided with the bulk carrier HNA 0208 in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. The Viola was en route from Quang Ninh to pick up passengers that needed transportation to another passenger ship.  When the vessel was off Hon Ma it collided with the HNA 0208. The Viola sustained significant hull damage and water ingress. The crew was unable to control the flooding as the engine room filled with water. The nearby passenger ship Bai Tho rushed to the scene and was able to quickly transfer the 4 crew off the Viola before it sank.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

QN 3016

QN 3016

On September 15, the passenger ship QN 3016 sank in Ha Long Bay near the port of Cai Lan, Ha Long City, Vietnam. The vessel had moved its mooring from Tuần Châu to the Ha Long Shipyards hoping to avoid the winds and waves of an approaching storm. Unfortunately, the storm surge did reach the QN 3016 while it was near a wharf at Cai Lan. The vessel sank with 4 persons on board.  Authorities dispatched a tug who rescued the crew who were taken back ashore. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel’s owners have been ordered to propose a plan to salvage the passenger ship.