Collision at Sea: Panamanian Ship Hits Vietnamese Fishing Boat, Four Dead

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Photo: VN Express

 

A tragic maritime incident off Vietnam's northern port city of Hai Phong resulted in the deaths of four fishermen after their boat was struck by the Panamanian-flagged cargo ship, Hosei Crown. The collision occurred early Tuesday as the Hosei Crown was en route from Chua Ve port to the Philippines.

 

The accident, happening around 5:45 a.m., involved the fishing vessel carrying 12 crew members. The Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center Region I promptly engaged the Hosei Crown to deploy life rafts and initiate a rescue operation, while the SAR 411 rescue ship was dispatched to assist.

 

 

 

By 9:10 a.m., rescue teams successfully located eight fishermen, but tragically, four were found deceased. Initial reports suggest harsh conditions, including fog and wind speeds of 12-28 km per hour, may have contributed to the accident.

 

An investigation by the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center is underway, in collaboration with relevant agencies, to determine the exact cause of the collision. This unfortunate event underscores the inherent risks in maritime operations and the critical importance of safety measures and conditions awareness, reported VN Express.

 

-- 2025-04-09