Salvaging a sunken fishing boat in Quynh Luu waters

(Baonghean.vn)- At noon on March 10, the People's Committee of Dien Bich commune, Dien Chau district (Nghe An) announced that they had successfully salvaged a fishing boat that sank near Lach Quen port in the Quynh Luu sea area.

Accordingly, after many days of fishing at sea, fishing boat NA90280, owned by Mr. Dang Van Son (born in 1971), residing in Dien Bich commune, Dien Chau, with 4 crew members, was on its way back to the mainland.

At around 3:00 p.m. on March 9, when the ship was approaching Lach Quen port (Quynh Luu, Nghe An), it suddenly tilted, seawater flooded into the boat, causing it to sink. At this time, Mr. Son called for help from surrounding ships, so all 5 people on the boat were able to get to shore safely.

The ship was salvaged.

Upon receiving the news, the authorities of Quynh Luu district, in coordination with Dien Bich commune and fishermen, organized to salvage the ship. By 10:30 this morning (March 10), the ship was successfully salvaged.

Mr. Nguyen Viet Man - Chairman of Dien Bich Commune People's Committee said: "The ship has been successfully salvaged to shore. Because the ship sank near the shore, there were no casualties. Property damage has not been estimated. We are currently working with fishermen to urgently overcome the consequences so that they can confidently continue to sail to the sea."./.

Dinh Loc