Six seamen were rescued on August 29 when a ship sank near Bach Long Vy Island in the northern port city of Hai Phong on August 28 afternoon.
Phu Cuong 0148 sank while transporting 3,000 tonnes of coal on rough seas in the face of strong winds, according to Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre 1.
Earlier, 20 passengers, including 12 foreign tourists, were rescued after the boat they were staying on overnight in Ha Long Bay sank during strong winds.
The boat QN 2477, which can carry up to 48 people, slowly submerged in the sea off Ba Hang and Hon Ga Choi.-VNA
Phu Cuong 0148 sank while transporting 3,000 tonnes of coal on rough seas in the face of strong winds, according to Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre 1.
Earlier, 20 passengers, including 12 foreign tourists, were rescued after the boat they were staying on overnight in Ha Long Bay sank during strong winds.
The boat QN 2477, which can carry up to 48 people, slowly submerged in the sea off Ba Hang and Hon Ga Choi.-VNA
