48 People Rescued Alive From Distressed Vessel

Rescue personnel assist a survivor from the distressed vessel Khôi Nguyên 18 during maritime rescue operations in the East Sea.

Vietnamese rescue forces successfully saved 48 people from the distressed vessel Khôi Nguyên 18, while continuing urgent efforts to search for remaining victims despite extremely adverse weather conditions and rough seas in the East Sea.

The fishing vessel encountered severe difficulties, prompting coordinated rescue operations between Vietnamese authorities and the Chinese side. Vietnamese authorities have assumed responsibility for all rescued individuals, providing them with immediate medical care and support.

Ongoing Search and Recovery Efforts

Search and rescue teams continue their operations in the challenging maritime environment. The stormy conditions have complicated efforts to locate additional victims, but rescue personnel remain committed to comprehensive search operations despite the hazardous circumstances.

International Cooperation

The successful rescue of 48 survivors reflects close cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese maritime authorities. The coordinated response demonstrates the effectiveness of regional cooperation protocols in responding to maritime emergencies in the East Sea.

Medical Response and Support

All rescued individuals have been transferred to Vietnamese custody and provided with medical assessment and care. Medical teams have been mobilized to address the health needs of survivors, who are being monitored for potential maritime-related injuries and trauma from the distressing incident.

July 28, 2026