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Collision off Thuận An

Collision off Thuận An

On the afternoon of October 7, the 79 meter long cargo vessel Thuan Trung 08 (MMSI: 574402283) collided with the fishing vessel TH 96239 TS in the South China Sea some 8 nautical miles off the Thuận An estuary in Vietnam. The Thuan Trung 08 had departed from Binh Dinh bound for Thanh Hoat when it struck the TH 96239 TS causing the fishing vessel to sink. Three of the 4 crew members on board the TH 96239 TS would be rescued and brought ashore. One crew member was reported as missing with Vietnamese mobilizing a search and rescue operation.

 

Collision off Ca Na

Collision off Ca Na

BD 83019-TS
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the night of October 4, reports state a South Korean oil tanker (undisclosed) collided with a Vietnamese fishing vessel BD 83019-TS in the South China Sea some 30 kilometers off the Ca Na estuary. Ten of the 11 crew on the fishing vessel were rescued by a nearby fishing vessel. The missing crew member, the captain of the BD 83019-TS, was reported to be trapped in his cabin when the vessel sank. 

The rescued crew were later taken ashore to Ca Na. Authorities stated the incident occurred during poor visibility. The tanker continued on its voyage after the collision. A few days later divers were hired to search the sunken BD 83019-TS which was found under 60 meters of water. The search found the body of the captain which was later recovered. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

ST 94989 TS

ST 94989 TS

ST94989TS
Photo: laodong.vn

On the morning September 22, the fishing vessel ST 94989 TS became disabled in the South China Sea 17 nautical miles off Chan Da, Vietnam.  The ST 94989 TS had suffered damage on board that disabled its steering.  Unable to maneuver, the fishing vessel requested assistance. Vietnamese authorities dispatched a patrol vessel BP 18.13.01 to assist.  The BP 18.13.01 arrived on site and was able to pass a towline over to the fishing vessel.  The vessel then proceeded to Tran De Fishing Port.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.