The vessel was brought ashore for repairs at Ha Long City in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh.
TheChinese Embassy in Hanoi was informed of the situation on February 17and the two Chinese citizens returned to China on February 19.
Chinaexpressed appreciation for the efforts of Vietnam’s Foreign AffairsMinistry and relevant Vietnamese agencies for having rescued thefishermen and the vessel and arranged for them to return home.-VNA