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Vtb 36

Vtb 36

Vtb 36
Photo: tuoitre.vn

The 92 meter long cargo vessel Vtb 36 caught fire on the Thị Vải River near Vũng Tàu, Vietnam. The Vtb 36 was headed to Quy Nhơn from Cái Mép with 4630 tons of maize when a fire broke out in the vessel’s superstructure. Authorities were alerted with 2 coastguard and 5 tugs responding to the scene. The 12 crew and 4 persons on board were safely evacuated as the fire consumed the vessel’s superstructure.  The blaze was later extinguished a few hours later. No reports of injuries, but the vessel sustained significant damage. Reports state the Vtb  36 is at anchor off Phước Hòa.

 

Ghenh Bridge Collapsed

Ghenh Bridge Collapsed

Ghenh Bridge
Photo: thanhniennews

A barge collided with the Ghenh bridge over the Dong Nai River in Dong Nai, Vietnam. The barge was passing under the bridge when it struck the railway bridge causing the middle span to collapse into the river and capsized the barge. Reports states three persons on the bridge were later rescued from the water. Authorities continue to search the area for any other victims.

Northern Volition

Northern Volition

Northern Volition

The 221 meter long, 37874 dwt container ship Northern Volition caught fire near Vung Tau, Vietnam.  The Northern Volition was en route from Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai with 900 containers when fire broke out in a container.  The crew was able to extinguish the blaze,  but two containers had already burnt out.  The vessel diverted to Vung Tau to seek assistance to ensure no other fires were smouldering in any other containers.  Reports state the vessel was to unload the impacted containers at Vung Tau. No reports of injuries or pollution released.