Multiple accidents at sea, barge carrying more than 1,300 tons of coal sank

Multiple accidents at sea, barge carrying more than 1,300 tons of coal sank. In the waters of Quang Ninh at dawn, two ships and a barge collided, causing one to sink.

Accident scene. Photo: Minh Cuong

At around 2am on October 21, ship TB-1729 with 5 crew members was transporting sand from Hai Phong to Ha Long. When arriving at the narrow Cua Hep area of ​​Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh), the ship collided with ship HD-2068 carrying corn on its way from Cua Dua to Hai Phong.

The collision was so strong that the corn ship turned sideways. At that time, the barge BN-0945 carrying more than 1,300 tons of coal from Cam Pha City to Hai Phong had just arrived. The anchor of the corn ship hit the side of the barge so hard that it sank on the spot.

There were four crew members on the barge but all were safe.

Authorities are organizing to salvage the barge. Buoys have also been set up around the scene to deal with the oil spill in Ha Long Bay./.

According to VNE