Nghe An: Successful rescue of fishing boat and 17 crew members drifting at sea
(Baonghean.vn) - At around 10:00 a.m. on September 4, the fishing boat with registration number NA-97568 TS and 17 crew members were safely towed to shore by Nghe An Fisheries Surveillance ship.
Nghe An Fisheries Department received an urgent rescue information from fishing boat with license plate NA 97568 TS, captained by Mr. Le Huong (residing in Quynh Long commune, Quynh Luu district): At 11:30 a.m. on September 2, while fishing at sea, in an area about 100 nautical miles south of Cua Lo, located north of Con Co island, the boat's engine broke down.
The crew tried to fix the problem but were unsuccessful. The dire situation forced the captain to send out an emergency distress signal.
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| The fishing boat in distress was safely towed to Cua Lo port. Photo: Hoang Hiep |
Upon receiving the news, Nghe An Fisheries Sub-Department dispatched Fisheries Surveillance Ship KN-93967-VN to the rescue. After two days of search and rescue, at 10:00 a.m. on September 4, the fishing boat in distress and 17 crew members were safely towed to Cua Lo port./.
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