On the early morning of November 16, the fishing vessel LA 99034 TS sank approximately six nautical miles off Ben Dam Bay in the Côn Đảo archipelago, Vietnam. Authorities received a distress call that the fishing vessel had sunk dispatching patrol vessels to the area along with asking nearby fishing vessels to assist. The fishing vessel BV 95738 TS responded and rescued 4 of the 5 crew of the LA 99034 TS. The fishing vessel TG 92308 TS rescued the remaining crew member. The 5 crew were later transported to Côn Đảo. No reports of injuries.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The cause of the sinking was not disclosed.
On the afternoon of November 11, authorities from Lam Dong reported that 5 fishing vessels were wrecked along the coast of Vietnam in the South China Sea. Reports state the vessels encountered large waves and strong winds. The fishing vessel BTh 81652 TS sunk while at anchor. The fishing vessel BTh 80347 TS broke free of its anchor and was blown ashore where its hull broke up. The fishing vessel BTh 80316 TS foundered in the waves while the fishing vessel BTh 82176 TS sank while trying to reach safety of the fishing port. Two additional vessels were reported sunk while at anchor off Ba Dang. Authorities assisted with machinery to pull one of the fishing vessels ashore. No reports of injuries.
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).
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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.
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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.
