The cargo vessel Hai Truong 36 ran aground off Binh Thuan, Vietnam. The Hai Truong 36 was departed from Hai Phong with 3,000 tons of rice on board when it grounded off La Gi. The vessel lost stability, but the crew was able to correct by ballasting. No reports of injuries to the 13 crew on board. Lightering was started later the same day with 500 tons of cargo unloaded to assist in refloating the cargo vessel.
On March 23, the 1970 dwt cargo vessel Binh Duong 688 ran aground off the Hon Gom Peninsula near Saigon, Vietnam. The Binh Duong 688 was proceeding with 1900 tons of coal when a fishing vessel was spotted crossing in its path. The cargo veered away to avoid colliding with the fishing vessel and ran up on to the rocks. The cargo vessel sustained hull damage in the bow, cargo hold and engine room. The Binh Duong 688 suffered water ingress and the engine room flooded. All 9 crew on board were rescued safely. Reports state the vessel still had some 6,000 litres of diesel fuel on board.
On March 20, the 1934 dwt cargo vessel Anh Duy 168 collided with the fishing vessel QNG-98879 TS off Hai Phong, Vietnam. The fishing vessel was struck amidships and quickly filled with water. As the QNG-98879TS sank, the 9 crew on board abandoned ship. All were rescued by the Anh Duy 168 and by another fishing vessel nearby. The 15 tons of fish on board was lost.
