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Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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On November 6, Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. The typhoon had sustained winds of 92 miles per hour along with heavy rains and waves reaching up to 25 feet. The result was hundred of vessels, mostly smaller coastal fishing boats, were driven ashore or sunk along the coast. Authorities have not disclosed to the total extent of  injuries, damage and pollution released, but there are some details reported from areas impacted by the storm.

Near Vung Chao, there were at least 200 vessels severely damaged either ashore or sunk. Local fishermen report that many vessels were damaged beyond salvage. Many were recovering fishing nets, engines and other equipment. Those fishing vessels only slightly damaged will be hoisted using cranes from the shoreline with the typical repair cost 20 to 30 million dong (VND).

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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In the port of De Gi, there were reports of at least 10 fishing vessels sunk or aground from the storm. Reports state that some vessels were torn away from their anchorage by a large wave and driven up on the rocks.

Typhoon Kalmaegi
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In Quang Ngai province, a passenger vessel was driven ashore.  The vessel was severely damaged as it was driven up onto a seawall.

Three Capsize on La Gi Estuary

Three Capsize on La Gi Estuary

BTh 85885 TS
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On the morning of November 8, three fishing vessels BTh 81196 TS, BTh 85885 TS, and BTh 86131 TS capsized and sunk on the Song Dinh River in the La Gi estuary in Lâm Đồng province, Vietnam.  All three fishing vessels were caught in strong currents caused by the confluence of the Song Dinh River and large swells from the South China Sea. The BTh 81196 TS capsized and completely sunk. The other fishing vessels were partially sunk resting on their starboard hull.  Reports sate the initial damage has been estimated into the hundred of millions of dong (~4,000 USD). There were no reports of any injuries.

News accounts have stated the La Gi estuary has been known to be dangerous for several years. The Song Dinh has deposited large amount of sand making the navigation difficult. The silting was a known issue and the area required regular dredging.

Collision off Vung Tau

Collision off Vung Tau

Sea Noble
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On the afternoon November 1, the 117 meter long, 12132 dwt cargo vessel Sea Noble (IMO: 9459917) collided in the South China Sea with multiple fishing vessels some 15 kilometers off Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. The Sea Noble was en route to Haiphong when it struck 2 fishing vessels.  The fishing vessels had been proceeding when a throttle cable snapped on one of the vessels.  The 2 boats would anchor together and attempted to make repairs when they struck by the cargo vessel.  The 11 crew members from both fishing vessels were forced to jump into the water. Nearby vessels in the area would rescue all 11 crew from the sea. One crew member sustained facial injuries and would by treated by authorities.

Reports state one fishing vessel sank immediately while the other would sink some time later. The Sea Noble proceeded to offshore of Vũng Tàu to allow local authorities to conduct interviews as the incident is under investigation.