Rescued two people on a shipwreck at the mouth of the Van Uc River

On October 20, according to information from the Hai Phong City Border Guard Command, the search and rescue force of Doan Xa Border Guard Station, Kien Thuy District, Hai Phong City, rescued two crew members of the transport ship TB 1421 that sank in the Van Uc River.

Accordingly, on the same morning, Doan Xa Border Guard Station received an urgent rescue request from Mr. VVD, born in 1979, residing in An Ninh commune, Quynh Phu district, Thai Binh province, captain of the transport ship TB 1421. The ship was carrying nearly 1,200 tons of coal slag and was traveling from Quang Ninh to Ha Nam.

Event - Hai Phong: Rescuing two people on a shipwreck at the mouth of the Van Uc River — A cargo ship sank at the mouth of the Van Uc River in Doan Xa Commune, Kien Thuy District, Hai Phong City (Photo: Hai Phong Border Guard).

When arriving at the Van Uc River estuary in Doan Xa Commune, Kien Thuy District, Hai Phong City, the ship sank due to engine failure and was drifted by waves to Go Dong, water flooded into the engine compartment and cargo hold. When it sank, there were 3 male crew members on board.

Immediately after receiving the news, Doan Xa Border Guard Station promptly reported to the Hai Phong City Border Guard Command and notified relevant forces and ships operating in the Van Uc River estuary to coordinate the rescue. At the same time, mobilized the motorboat: BP 02-10-23 carrying 5 officers and soldiers to organize search and rescue.

Event - Hai Phong: Rescuing two people on a shipwreck at the mouth of the Van Uc River (Photo 2). — Doan Xa Border Guard Station in Kien Thuy District, Hai Phong City takes care of the injured crew member (Photo: Hai Phong Border Guard).

When the Doan Xa Border Guard Station Rescue Team approached, the ship had sunk, with only half of the cabin floating above the water. A crew member was hit against the side of the vehicle, suffering scratches and bleeding on his left leg.

Doan Xa Border Guard Station quickly brought two crew members on TB 1421 safely to shore (before that, another crew member was rescued by a transport ship operating nearby and brought safely to Thai Binh province).

Currently, Doan Xa Border Guard Station is coordinating with relevant authorities to mark the location of the shipwreck and regulate maritime traffic through the Van Uc River mouth to avoid collisions. At the same time, they are coordinating to find a plan to salvage the vehicle. The total estimated loss of assets from the shipwreck is over 5 billion VND .

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