Grounded vessel successfully rescued in Truong Sa waters
Fisheries Resources Surveillance Division No.4 said on January 10 that a fisheries resources surveillance ship had successfully rescued a fishing boat, which ran aground in the Truong Sa (Spratly) waters.
The rescue undergoes in the Truong Sa waters (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Fisheries Resources Surveillance Division No.4 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said on January 10 that a fisheries resources surveillance ship had successfullyrescued a fishing boat, which ran aground in the Truong Sa (Spratly) waters.
The boat, coded QNg 95032TS, from the central province ofQuang Ngai, encountered the incident when fishing in the waters on January 9.
The rescue work lasted until 3:30pm on January 10, with thesafety of the entire crew ensured. The boat is now under repair and the eightpeople on board have been equipped with necessities./.
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