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QN 3016

QN 3016

On September 15, the passenger ship QN 3016 sank in Ha Long Bay near the port of Cai Lan, Ha Long City, Vietnam. The vessel had moved its mooring from Tuần Châu to the Ha Long Shipyards hoping to avoid the winds and waves of an approaching storm. Unfortunately, the storm surge did reach the QN 3016 while it was near a wharf at Cai Lan. The vessel sank with 4 persons on board.  Authorities dispatched a tug who rescued the crew who were taken back ashore. No reports of injuries.  Reports state the vessel’s owners have been ordered to propose a plan to salvage the passenger ship.

Duc Cuong 06

Duc Cuong 06

Duc Cuong 06
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The coastal cargo vessel Duc Cuong 06 sank in the Gulf of Tonkin near the Nghi Son, Vietnam. The Duc Cuong 06 was headed to Ho Chi Minh from Nhgi Son with approximately 4600 tons of clinker on board. Authorities were alerted an hour after leaving port that the vessel was in trouble and requested assistance. The 10 persons on board, nine crew and one passenger, were able to abandon ship before the vessel sank. The 10 people were rescued by nearby port authorities vessels.  No report of injuries.

The cause of the sinking was not reported, but the sinking is under investigation by authorities at Thanh Hoa.

Chemroad Journey

Chemroad Journey

Chemroad Journey

On June 11, the 174 meter long, 33526 dwt tanker Chemroad Journey ran aground in the South China Sea near Phu Quy Island, Vietnam. The Chemroad Journey was headed to Zhuhai from Al Jubail with 30,000 tons of chemicals (butanal, ethylene glycol, monoethanolamine) and 800 tons of fuel oil when it ran up on the rocky bottom.

The tanker sustained hull damage to the ballast tanks and suffered water ingress. Unable to control the flooding, the Chemroad Journey developed a 15 degree list to port.  No reports of injuries to the 27 crew on board.

Authorities state there is a strong concern about pollution being released. A response team was monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts with the vessel’s owners to prevent any property damage and environmental pollution in the area. Reports state a Japanese salvage team has been contracted to survey and salvage the tanker.