Naval Region 5 Command promptly rescued fishermen's fishing boat in distress

Officers and soldiers of Ship 470, Naval Region 5 Command, approach and make a rescue line to tow ship KG 1725 TS. (Photo: Van Dinh)

Earlier, at around 5:30 a.m., the KG 1725 TS ship was anchored in An Thoi Bay, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province when suddenly a thunderstorm, strong winds, and large waves broke the anchor rope, the ship drifted ashore and ran aground. Facing the risk of the ship being capsized by the waves, the ship owner contacted the Command of Naval Region 5 for emergency rescue.

Upon receiving the information, at 1:00 p.m., the Naval Region 5 Command dispatched Ship 470, Squadron 512, Brigade 127, and dozens of officers and soldiers to the scene to quickly set up ropes and deploy rescue plans.

After more than 2 hours of active rescue, officers and soldiers of Naval Region 5 Command were able to get the fishing boat out of the stranded area.

The ship KG 1725 TS is captained by Mr. Lu Van Quan, born in 1989, residing in Quarter 5, An Thoi Ward, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province. There are 3 crew members on board working as trawlers.

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