Close-up images of fishing boat in distress in Binh Thuan
(VOV) - The fishing boat BTh 96984 TS capsized 27 nautical miles off Ke Ga waters in south-central Binh Thuan province on July 8, leaving one dead and five missing.
Fortunately, 13 fishermen were rescued.
After several days submerged in seawater, four other local boats towed and anchored it at Phu Hai seaport. The ship’s owner has yet to assess the total damages due to inclement weather.
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The BTh 96984 TS boat is now anchored at Phu Hai seaport, Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan province. |
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Half of the boat is still under seawater. |
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Relatives of boat owner look after it at Phu Hai seaport. |
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Hold of boat is flooded. |
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Plastic barrels are used to lift the boat. |
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Four local fishing boats help to tow the capsized boat. |
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Fishing nets and other materials and equipment were swept away while electronic equipment was damaged. |
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Phan Thiet people closely follow news on BTh 96984 boat in distress. |
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There are no official statistics on damages yet, however, losses are estimated at around VND2 billion. |