Bringing fishermen with work accidents in Truong Sa back to the mainland

Previously, on the evening of March 16, while 45 fishermen on the fishing boat QNa -90444 TS, captained by Mr. Nguyen Xuan Van (born in 1979, residing in Tam Quang commune, Nui Thanh district, Quang Nam province), were fishing for squid in the Truong Sa sea area (Khanh Hoa), a work accident occurred.

Ship 420 received fisherman Dang Van Cong from Song Tu Tay Island, Truong Sa Island District (Khanh Hoa). Photo: Ship 420

Due to carelessness, fisherman Dang Van Cong slipped from the stairs on the ship to the floor, fell, hit his head, neck and shoulder and hit some objects, leading to unconsciousness. The captain and the group of fishermen on the ship took the victim to Song Tu Tay Island Infirmary for emergency treatment and trauma treatment.

Medical staff of Ship 420 monitor the health of fisherman Dang Van Cong during the voyage from Truong Sa to the mainland. Photo: Ship 420

To ensure the health and safety of fishermen, the Naval Region 4 Command directed ship 420 to receive and bring fisherman Dang Van Cong to the mainland so that his family could continue to take him for treatment.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Xa-hoi/dua-ngu-dan-bi-tai-nan-lao-dong-o-truong-sa-ve-dat-lien-i763444/