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"Shipwrecks" surround the Lach Van anchorage area.

Tuyen Temple • August 14, 2026 18:40

A series of damaged and dilapidated fishing boats have been lying scattered for years at the Lach Van mooring area in Dien Chau commune (Nghe An province). These "shipwrecks" not only occupy the water surface, narrowing the mooring space, but also become obstacles, posing a potential safety risk as the rainy and stormy season approaches.

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Lach Van estuary is one of the major estuaries in Nghe An province, playing a crucial role in the exploitation and transportation of seafood. Every day, it serves as a gateway for fishing boats from Dien Chau commune and many neighboring localities. The area also houses hundreds of moored vessels, along with activities related to fuel supply, fishing gear, purchasing, and logistics services for the fishing industry. (Photo: Dinh Tuyen)
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However, along the mooring area, numerous fishing vessels that are no longer operational have been abandoned for extended periods. Many are severely dilapidated, with peeling hulls, rotting wood, rusted steel, and covered in algae. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Some lie tilted close to the water's edge, others partially submerged, with only the bow or frame protruding. After years of exposure to rain, sun, and saltwater, these vessels, once the livelihoods of fishermen, have become "shipwrecks" obstructing the mooring area. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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The wooden hull of the ship is rotten and severely deteriorated after years of abandonment at Lach Van. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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The decaying shipwreck lies right at the water's edge, posing a potential hazard to passing ships. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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According to fisherman Nguyen Van Tuan from Chien Thang hamlet, Dien Chau commune, initially many boat owners dismantled their vessels to salvage machinery and valuable materials; the rest were intended for firewood. However, nowadays almost no one uses this type of wood anymore, causing many vessels to be abandoned, rotting and gradually sinking into the water.
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Garbage and old fishing gear piled up on the abandoned ship have, over time, become a breeding ground for many kinds of insects. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh, a resident of Dien Chau commune, said that the abandoned fishing boats scattered around have reduced the water surface area available for boats. Mud and waste also easily accumulate around the hulls of the boats. “During hot days, the area with decaying boats and accumulated garbage often emits a very unpleasant odor. People hope these vessels will be moved soon so that the mooring area will be cleaner and more spacious,” Ms. Minh shared. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Besides affecting aesthetics and the environment, these floating and submerged ship hulls can also become obstacles to vessels operating in the waterway. The risk is even more worrying during storms, when the number of fishing vessels returning to seek shelter increases and mooring space needs to be utilized to the maximum. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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Mr. Tran Thanh Giap, Vice Chairman of the Dien Chau Commune People's Committee, said that the local authorities have notified and requested the owners of the vessels to responsibly remove the old and dilapidated boats from the mooring area. For vessels whose owners are yet to be identified, the local authorities will continue to review and develop a plan for handling them according to regulations. According to Mr. Giap, the local authorities also plan to combine the handling of these "shipwrecks" with two ongoing dredging projects of the province, thereby gradually freeing up the water surface and creating favorable conditions for boats to enter, exit, and moor. (Photo: Dinh Tuyen)
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A dilapidated fishing boat, its wooden hull peeling and severely damaged after being abandoned for a long time. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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With the rainy and stormy season approaching, the complete removal of damaged and abandoned fishing vessels in Lach Van is becoming increasingly urgent. Once these "wrecked ships" are relocated, the waterway will be clearer, facilitating the entry, exit, and docking of vessels and reducing safety risks. Photo: Dinh Tuyen
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