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Two Sunk Off Hon Lon Island

Two Sunk Off Hon Lon Island

Hon Lon Island
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On the morning of July 28, the fishing vessels CM-05006-TS and CM-05430-TS sank in the South China Sea some two nautical miles southeast of Hon Lon Island, Vietnam. Authorities were alerted that the squid boat CM-05006-TS with 5 crew had sunk after a severe thunderstorms.  Twenty minutes later authorities learn another another squid boat CM-05430-TS with 4 crew sank in the same waters.

Authorities dispatched a rescue team aided by two private vessels to the scene. All 9 crew members from both fishing vessels were rescued and brought ashore. Reports stated the crew received medical treatment, but provided no details if any crew suffered injuries. Authorities worked with local fishermen and were able to salvage both vessels.  The two fishing vessels were towed to Bai Chet for repairs.

 

 

Wonder Sea

Wonder Sea

Wonder Sea
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On the afternoon of July 19, the passenger ship Wonder Sea capsized in Halong Bay near Dau Go Cave, Vietnam. The Wonder Sea was out on an excursion voyage with 53 persons on board, 48 passengers and 5 crew, when it was caught out in a storm.  Reports state the Wonder Sea lost stability in strong winds and capsized.

Wonder Sea
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Vietnamese authorities were alerted with vessels from the navy, border patrol, local police and port authorities responding. Over 25 vessels were engaged in a search and rescue operation looking for survivors. Initial reports state some 11 people had been rescued from the water. Unfortunately some 34 bodies have also been recovered from the sea.

The search for the missing persons had some difficulty in the darkness and heavy rains still persist in the area. Divers continue to search the overturned Wonder Sea. The incident is under investigation.

Công Thành 07

Công Thành 07

Công Thành 07
Photo: sggp.org.vn

On the the evening May 25, the 80 meter long, 5162 ton cargo vessel Cong Thanh 07 (MMSI: 574013703) sank in the South China Sea 7 nautical miles off Ky Anh City, Ky Loi commune, Vietnam. The Cong Thanh 07 was headed to Quang Binh from Quang Ninh with a cargo of 4900 tons of coal when it suffered uncontrolled water ingress. The cargo vessel quickly developed a list as the cargo hold flooded.

The vessel sent a distress call with the Ha Tinh Port Authority responding. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation which found all 11 crew who had abandoned ship before the Cong Thanh 07 sank. The crew members were safely transported to Vung Ang. No reports of injuries.

Reports state the owner of the Cong Thanh 07 was ordered to develop a salvage plan as the vessel sits in 30 meters of water. Authorities have asked all fuel and oil be removed off the wreck. This includes 30 tons of oil and 100 litres of lubricating oil. Authorities have broadcast alerts to warn vessels in the area of the wreck and salvage operation.