39 fishermen on damaged boat brought to safety

November 23, 2023 - 17:02

Deputy Chairman of the Bình Sơn People's Committee Ung Đình Hiền said local authorities will assist the fishermen and assess the extent of the ship damage to determine appropriate support policies in accordance with state regulations.

Deputy Chairman of the Bình Sơn People's Committee Ung Đình Hiền talking with captain of the boat Nguyễn Duy Thanh after the fishermen got back to mainland safely. — VNA/VNS Photo

BÌNH ĐỊNH — Vessel SAR 412 of the Việt Nam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre on Thursday successfully saved 39 fishermen onboard a damaged fishing boat after towing it to the south-central province of Bình Định,.

Earlier, at 6pm on November 20, the boat, captained by Nguyễn Duy Thanh (46 years old), a resident in Bình Chánh Commune in Bình Sơn District of Quảng Ngãi Province, experienced engine failure while fishing in the sea between Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.

It lost control in adverse weather conditions and was hit by large waves that pierced its bow. As water flooded in rapidly and led to the rapid sinking of the ship, Thanh contacted the search and rescue coordination centre requesting urgent assistance.

At 11:21pm on the same day, maritime rescue forces approached the boat, deploying rescue personnel and towing it out of the dangerous area.

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