Fishing vessel sinks off coast of Thua-Thien Hue
(VOV) - When a fishing boat started taking on water off the coast of the central province of Thua Thien–Hue province on January 2, search and rescue crews were dispatched, but it was a group of Vietnamese fishermen who actually rescued the crew of 10.
The sinking ship, coded TTH95141, of Huynh Van Han in Phu Hai, Phu Vang district, with a captain and nine crewmembers on board were reported to be stranded in high winds and rough seas.
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As soon as they received the SOS distress signal, a vessel owed by Truong Vinh La, also from Phu Hai commune immediately approached the sunken ship and rescued all on board.
The stranded ship, coded TTH95141, sank with all fishing tools and equipment on board.