Vessel Capsizes Off Nam Du
Bodies of two missing crew members recovered after vessel capsizes off Nam Du Island
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The vessel was captained by Le Duy Khuong, born in 1983 and residing in Can Duoc commune, Tay Ninh province.
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The Naval Region 5 command received the distress report at about 3:55 p.m. on September 10 and dispatched Ship 526 of Brigade 127 at approximately 4:15 p.m. to lead the search.
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The search effort involved Naval Ship 526, Coast Guard Ship 2004, border guards, the Nghi Quan 09 vessel and other boats operating in the area, with Ship 526 coordinating the operation.
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The first body was found at about 7:00 a.m. on September 12, roughly 250 meters southeast of the wreck, while the second was located at about 9:20 a.m., approximately 400 meters southeast of it.
Two crew members died after the Nghi Quan 19 vessel capsized off Nam Du Island on September 10 during construction work on the Hon Khoai port project. The ship hit strong waves and a whirlwind, flipping over with three people aboard. Rescuers found both missing crew members' bodies on September 12, two days after the disaster.
Vessel Sinks During Port Construction Work
The Nghi Quan 19 was working on the Hon Khoai dual-use port project when disaster struck on September 10. Captain Le Duy Khuong, born in 1983, was commanding the vessel. The ship encountered sudden strong waves and a whirlwind that caused it to capsize. Three crew members were on board when it went down.
One crew member managed to get rescued during the initial crisis. Two others went missing in the rough waters. Naval Region 5 command received the distress call at 3:55 p.m. and immediately launched a coordinated rescue operation involving multiple vessels and coast guard teams.
Large-Scale Search Across Dangerous Waters
Naval Ship 526 from Brigade 127 departed at 4:15 p.m. on September 10 to lead the rescue effort. The operation grew quickly, pulling in Coast Guard Ship 2004, border guards, the Nghi Quan 09 vessel, and other boats working in the area. Searchers battled rough seas, thunderstorms, and poor visibility that made the work extremely difficult.
Ship 526 coordinated all rescue activities across the search zone. Multiple teams worked together despite harsh weather conditions. The joint effort between naval, coast guard, and border guard forces showed the scale of resources needed to hunt for missing people in dangerous ocean conditions.
Both Missing Crew Members Located on September 12
Rescuers discovered the first body at 7:00 a.m. on September 12, roughly 250 meters southeast of the wreck site. The second body turned up at 9:20 a.m., about 400 meters southeast of where the ship went down. Both recoveries happened two days after the vessel capsized.
The bodies were transferred to relevant authorities for required procedures. The search had succeeded in locating both missing crew members, though the outcome was tragic. The recovery brought closure to the families of the lost workers and ended the intensive two-day search mission.
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