Foreign fishermen in distress saved off Vietnam's southern coast

By VNA December 30, 2024 | 10:32 pm PT

Vessels are anchored near the coast of Con Dao Island in southern Vietnam. Photo by Ba Ria-Vung Tau Newspaper

The Vietnam Coast Guard Region 3 Command said on Tuesday that it successfully rescued five foreign fishermen in distress around 60 nautical miles to the southeast of Con Dao island, the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau.

The undertaking was carried out under challenging weather conditions with strong waves and winds.

According to initial reports, a fishing vessel, captained by Lai Kin Wah, a Chinese national, sank at 6:00 a.m. on Monday. The five crew members abandoned the ship and were found clutching life buoys.

Coast guard vessel 8005, which was returning from India, diverted its course after receiving the distress information. The rescue team then brought all the sailors aboard at 5:30 pm the same day and gave them immediate medical attention, clothes, and provisions.

The fishermen are now in stable health conditions.