Relocating shipwreck on Quang Ninh shipping channel after storm number 3

According to the Northern Maritime Safety Corporation, some shipwrecks on the Hon Gai - Cai Lan waterway after storm No. 3 have been relocated.

Specifically, 3 sunken ships in the area of ​​signal buoys No. 14, 17, 19 of the Hon Gai - Cai Lan shipping channel have been relocated and no longer affect the shipping channel.

Recently, many shipwrecks were discovered on the shipping channel after storm number 3 (Illustration photo).

Currently, there is still a shipwreck lying outside the channel, about 900m from the left edge of the Hon Gai - Cai Lan waterway and about 315m downstream from signal buoy No. 20.

In recent days, some sunken ships that became dangerous obstacles on shipping lanes after storm No. 3 continue to be scanned by maritime safety forces.

Accordingly, the maritime safety force discovered a shipwreck with the wreck located outside the channel, about 200m from the left edge of the Hon Gai - Cai Lan maritime channel, about 300m downstream from signal buoy No. 16 and capable of moving when the tide rises and falls.

At the same time, another shipwreck was also discovered located in the shipping channel, about 85m from the right edge of the Hon Gai - Cai Lan shipping channel and about 600 - 650m downstream from buoy pair 5-6.

Watercraft operating on the Hon Gai - Cai Lan waterway are advised to increase vigilance and pay attention to the location of the above-mentioned shipwreck to ensure safety during navigation.

According to Decree 05/2017 on handling sunken property on inland waterways, seaport waters and sea areas of Vietnam, the owner of sunken property is obliged to organize the salvage of sunken property and bear all costs related to the salvage of sunken property.

Port authorities are responsible for organizing the salvage of dangerous sunken property in cases where the property owner fails to organize the salvage or is unable to ensure the salvage is carried out within the prescribed time limit.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/di-doi-xac-tau-dam-tren-luong-hang-hai-quang-ninh-sau-bao-so-3-192240919153613624.htm