1,500-ton cargo ship drifting freely, Da Nang border guards promptly responded

On the afternoon of December 7, Colonel Phan Van Thi, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Da Nang City Border Guard, said that Border Guard Squadron 2 had just organized forces and vehicles to promptly support towing the 1,500-ton cargo ship Tuan Kiet 68 (HP 6219) with a broken engine and drifting freely in Da Nang Bay.

The 1,500-ton cargo ship Tuan Kiet 68 suddenly broke down, slipped from its anchor, and drifted out to the mouth of Da Nang Bay.

According to initial information, at 12:15 p.m. the same day, the Da Nang City Border Guard's combat duty received notice that the cargo ship Tuan Kiet 68, captained by Tran Van Vu, while anchoring in Da Nang Bay for engine repairs, had drifted out of the bay's mouth.

At the time of reporting, the ship was drifting to a position about 2.5 nautical miles northeast of Tien Sa port. There was one crew member on board. The captain requested emergency assistance to avoid the risk of hitting a reef and causing an accident.

Cargo ship Tuan Kiet 68 was towed back to a safe anchorage.

After receiving the news, at 12:55 p.m. the same day, the Da Nang City Border Guard Command mobilized vessel BP 08-11-01 with 6 officers and soldiers of Border Guard Squadron 2, captained by Major Nguyen Duc Tuong, to quickly approach and assist in towing the ship back to a safe anchorage in Da Nang Bay.

By 3:00 p.m., the rescue work was completed, ensuring safety for people and vehicles.

XUAN QUYNH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tau-hang-1500-tan-troi-tu-do-bien-phong-da-nang-kip-thoi-ung-cuu-post827401.html