Successful rescue of a fishing boat and 6 fishermen in distress.

(Baonghean.vn) - After more than 5 hours adrift at sea, at 8:30 AM on May 5th, the fishing vessel NA - 0010 - TS and its 6 fishermen were rescued by the forces of Squadron 2 - Nghe An Border Guard and brought safely ashore.

Earlier, at 3:00 AM on May 5th, the fishing vessel NA-0010-TS, captained by Mr. Nguyen Van Loi (35 years old, residing in Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town, Nghe An province), was fishing approximately 2 nautical miles south of Hon Ngu island in the Nghe An sea area when it encountered strong waves and winds, causing engine damage, a broken bow, and entanglement of the propeller in the nets, resulting in the vessel losing control and risking sinking. Although the six crew members (all from Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town) attempted repairs, they were unsuccessful.

The vessel BP 06 – 11.01 towed the distressed vessel back.

Upon receiving the report, the Nghe An Border Guard Command promptly dispatched two vessels, numbered BP 06 – 11.01 and BP 06 – 11.02, along with 20 officers and soldiers from Squadron 2, to conduct a rescue operation. After nearly two hours, under conditions of high waves and winds of force 7, the Border Guard's rescue vessels reached the distressed fishing boat, rescued six crew members, and towed the damaged vessel safely to port.

The distressed vessel TS – 0010- TS has safely anchored at the port of Squadron 2 – Border Guard Command of Nghe An Province.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Xuan Phuong, Commander of Squadron 2 - Nghe An Border Guard, who directly commanded the rescue vessel returning to port, said: Upon receiving news of the fishermen's vessel in distress, the unit proactively used the watch station and personal communication devices to instruct the captain and crew members to remain calm and not panic or be impatient; at the same time, they applied measures to prevent capsizing and ensure safety at sea, and urgently dispatched 20 officers and soldiers along with 2 vessels to immediately set out for the rescue.

The fishermen were rescued and returned to land safely.

As the ship docked, with a look of shock still etched on his face, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hoai, the chief engineer of the distressed vessel, said: "If the Border Guard's rescue team hadn't arrived in time, it's highly likely that all six of us would have perished at sea. We are extremely grateful to the Border Guard soldiers."

Immediately after the ship safely docked, leaders of the Cua Lo Town People's Committee and the Nghe An Border Guard Command encouraged and visited the rescue officers and soldiers, as well as the crew members of the distressed ship who were rescued and returned safely. At the same time, Squadron 2 carried out procedures to ensure the crew members could quickly return to their families.

Le Thach