HAI TRUONG 36 ALCI
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Looting fishermen hampered salvage
After the "Hai Truong 36" ran aground on July 5, 2015, at 2 a.m. in pos. w10 29' 45"N, 107 50' 37"E the ship sustained a breach in its hull and took in water, causing the failure of the main engine. The vessel soon listed 20 degrees. The 13 crew members tried to de-ballast the vessel to correct the list. Upon notification of the incident, local search and rescue authority in Vietnam immediately dispatched the tug "Phu My 03" to assist. Authorities lightered the ship by removing 500 tonnes of rice from it to allow the "Hai Truong 36" to refloat. However, the salvaging effort was hindered by fishermen who tried to loot the cargo and equipment on board the vessel. Photos: http://www.marinerthai.com/pic-news3/2015-07-08_009.jpg
General cargo vessel runs aground off Vietnam
General cargo vessel Hai Truong 36 (1,013 dwt, built 2002) ran aground in the morning July 5 off the coast of Binh Thuan province in southern Vietnam. The vessel was carrying about 3,000 tons of rice from Hai Phong. Local maritime authorities has sent rescue team for the vessel. http://splash247.com/general-cargo-vessel-runs-aground-off-vietnam/
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