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Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03

Vinacomin 03
Photo: dantri.com.vn

The 78 meter long bulk freighter Vinacomin 03 collided with its sistership 78 meter long freighter Vinacomin 02 in the Gulf of Tonkin off Vietnam.   The Vinacomin 03 was leaving from Quang Ninh Hon La with 2,900 tons of coal while the Vinacomin 02 was headed to Quang Ninh Hon La.  The Vinacomin 02 struck into the Vinacomin 03 hull.  Its cargo holds quickly flooded and the vessel sank in  50 meters of water.   The Vinacomin 02 recovered 13 of the 14 crew from the Vinacomin 03.  The missing crewman was later rescued.   The Vinacomin 02 suffered some damage to its bow, but was able to proceed under its own power.  Reports state the Vinacomin 03 may not be salvaged due to the high cost.  Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

 

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Hai Dong 27 Still Afloat!

Hai Dong 27 Still Afloat!

Hai Dong 27
Photo: vietnamnet.vn

The Hai Dong 27 was discovered still afloat by several fishing vessels off Quang Binh, Vietnam. The crew of the fishing vessel boarded the freighter and found it unmanned.   WIth the aid of several other fishing vessels, the Hai Dong 27 was taken under tow.  Only able to proceed at a slow speed, the fishing vessels took turns towing the freighter to Hoang Truong. The vessels arrived safely.   Authorities stated legal procedures have not started over the salvaging.   No reports of injuries.

The crew of the Hai Dong 27 had abandoned ship on January 20 after the vessel became disabled. The Hai Dong 27’s engine room had become flooded and the vessel’s 13 crew were rescued by a nearby fishing vessel.  Last reports suspected the Hai Dong 27 had foundered until it was spotted days later.

 

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