LA 99034 TS
On the early morning of November 16, the fishing vessel LA 99034 TS sank approximately six nautical miles off Ben Dam Bay in the Côn Đảo archipelago, Vietnam. Authorities received a distress call that the fishing vessel had sunk dispatching patrol vessels to the area along with asking nearby fishing vessels to assist. The fishing vessel BV 95738 TS responded and rescued 4 of the 5 crew of the LA 99034 TS. The fishing vessel TG 92308 TS rescued the remaining crew member. The 5 crew were later transported to Côn Đảo. No reports of injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The cause of the sinking was not disclosed.
