MY AN 1

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Salvage plan reviewed

The Vung Tau Port Authority was still reviewing the salvage plan for the 'My An 1'. It is planned to conduct salvage operations in November. There were still approximately 10,000 tons of clinker on board the vessel. and the owner has requested local authorities for a permission to find a proper location where to dispose of the clinker.

Cargo ship sank after collision with Lisa Auerbach

On Sep 14, at 2.30 a.m. the Liberian flagged cargo m/v 'Lisa Auerbach' (IMO:9388900), en route to Ho Chi Minh City, was in collision with the 'My An 1', which was carrying 9,900 tons of clinker and had 40 tons bunker fuel on board, which sank in the Vung Tau mooring area at anchorage 18. The 'Lisa Auerbach' had left her anchorage position and headed west, making about 10 knots, and hit the anchored bulk carrier. All its 17 crew members were rescued by the 'Lisa Auerbach'. The Vung Tau Port Authority coordinated the response. Forces were mobilized to the position oto keep watch to warn other ships not to move near this area. Tthe Maritime Administration was coordinating with relevant agencies to install buoys around the location and to respond to oil spills at sea. As the wreck position was far from the fairway channel, it did not affect ship traffic. The mast and smokestack were still protruding from the water. Report with photos: https://nld.com.vn/thoi-su/tau-my-an-1-cho-hon-9900-tan-clinker-bi-dam-chim-khi-dang-neo-o-bien-vung-tau-20210914132503178.htm