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Kayo

Kayo

Kayo
Photo: vmrcc.gov.vn

On the night of December 5, the 92 meter long, 5193 dwt cargo vessel Kayo (IMO: 9577331) became disabled in the South China Sea some 65 nautical miles east of Malaysia.  The Kayo departed from Lumut, Malaysia with a cargo of clay bound for Hon Gai, Quang Ninh, Vietnam when it suffered a cargo shift.  The Kayo lost stability and developed a 15 degree list to starboard.

Kayo

The Kayo sent out a distress call which was received by Vietnamese authorities who forward the request to the Malaysian Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center.  The MRCC dispatched the Coast Guard vessel KM Sebatik (MMSI: 533140015) to assist the Kayo.  The KM Sebatik escorted the Kayo to a the Kemaman Port anchorage area. The Kayo’s owners have arranged a tug to take the Kayo under tow to a nearby port.  No reports of injuries.

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.