Nghe An: Restoring the collapsed lighthouse in Cua Lo sea area
(Baonghean.vn) - After 4 years of collapse, Hon Lo lighthouse in Cua Lo sea area (Nghe An) is being rebuilt to ensure safe entry and exit for ships, helping fishermen feel secure at sea.
LighthouseHon Loin the Con Tha area, whose task is to light up at night or in thick fog to guide ships in and out of the estuary of Cua Lo sea safely. However, storm number 2 in 2017 caused this lighthouse to collapse.
Close-up of the collapsed lighthouse causing difficulties for fishermen in Cua Lo
(Baonghean.vn) - The lighthouse guiding ships in and out of the Cua Lo seaport has been broken for 2 years now but has not been repaired, greatly affecting the entry and exit of ships in this area.
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| Hon Lo lighthouse, Cua Lo beach before and after it collapsed. Photo: QA |
Since the lighthouse malfunctioned, many fishing boats and cargo ships have entered and exited the port.Cua Locrashed into a reef and got stuck, causing great economic damage.
At the end of 2019, the Vietnam Maritime Administration sent officials to survey, measure, and plan the reconstruction of this lighthouse. However, because the Ministry of Transport had not yet issued a document permitting the reconstruction, the lighthouse could not be constructed.
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| Fishing boats of Cua Lo Town often collide with the reef when the lighthouse collapses. Photo: QA |
It is known that after many comments, Hon Lo lighthouse, Cua Lo sea area is being rebuilt with a total investment of 3 billion VND, by the Northern Maritime Safety Assurance Corporation as the investor.
The process of building the toplighthouseThere are many difficulties at sea, especially transporting materials from the mainland to the sea and construction is greatly affected by weather factors, strong waves... However, workers are currently working hard to ensure progress, it is expected that in June 2021, Hon Lo lighthouse will be completed and operational again.
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| The lighthouse is currently being rebuilt so that people can feel secure when going to sea. Photo: QA |
The problem of the collapsed lighthouse has been of great concern to the government and people of Cua Lo town in recent years because it directly affects the access of people.ships. Previously, the town also sent a document requesting the Maritime Security Corporation to soon rebuild this lighthouse. Up to now, the lighthouse is being rebuilt, this is a great joy for fishermen after 4 years of waiting, helping people feel secure at sea."
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