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BT-92263-TS

BT-92263-TS

On the morning of March 1, the fishing vessel BT-92263-TS capsized and sank in the East Vietnam Sea near Ben Tre, Vietnam. The fishing vessel had  capsized due to the heavy seas and strong winds. Authorities assisted by nearby fishing vessels searched the area for the BT-92263-TS and its four crew.  Reports state the four crew were found later adrift in the sea.  The crew would be  rescued and were taken back  to port of Ba Tri.  News accounts state the crew members sustained minor injuries and were later taken to hospital for medical treatment.

Authorities stated the BT-92263-TS sunk, but no details if any pollution was released.

 

Transformer OL

Transformer OL

BV99778TS
Photo: gov.vn

On September 19, the 169 meter long, 28,375 dwt bulk carrier Transformer OL collided with the fishing vessel BV99778TS some 22 nautical miles southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam. The Transformer OL was headed for Vung Tau from Chittagong when it struck the fishing vessel. The BV99778TS capsized and partially sank sending all of its 14 crew into the sea. The nearby fishing boats, BV99359TS and BV99278TS, responded and rescued 12 of the crew and brought them ashore. One crewman sustained serious injuries who was taken ashore to Con Dao for treatment. No reports of damage, injuries or pollution released on the Transformer OL.

Transformer OL

The Vietnam Coast Guard was contacted and launched a search and rescue for the 2 missing crew. The Coast Guard conducted a search over 2 days in worsening weather as waves increased to 7 meters high and winds reaching 45 miles per hour. On September 21, the Coast Guard Ship 2011 found the body of one of the missing crew. The body was recovered and was transported back to shore to authorities and family. No further details reported.

An Binh Phat 68

An Binh Phat 68

An Binh Phat 68
Photo: qrt.vn

On September 18, the 79 meter long cargo vessel An Binh Phat 68 (MMSI: 574014535)  capsized and sank off Thang Binh, Vietnam. The An Binh Phat 68 was en route to Ky Ha, Quang Ngai with 4000 tons of crushed stone when it lost stability amidst strong winds and high waves.  The master of the An Binh Phat 68 alerted authorities the vessel was in distress and requested assistance.  Before any rescue could be attempted, the cargo vessel developed a 45 degree list to port further allowing water ingress into its hold. The An Binh Phat 68 was in danger of sinking and the eight crew abandoned ship onto the vessel’s two life rafts. The Vietnam Coast Guard dispatched one of their vessel’s to the scene. The Coast Guard was later able to recover all 8 crew from the life rafts. No reports of injuries.

An Binh Phat 68
Photo: dantri.com.vn

Reports state the An Binh Phat 68 did completely sink. Authorities had requested the master of the An Binh Phat 68 to close all the valves to the fuel tanks before abandoning it, but no confirmation if this prevented any pollution being released.