Update on the case of the collision between a merchant vessel and fishing vessel TH 92686 TS: 8 crew members rescued, 4 bodies recovered

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center has released the latest information on the sinking of the fishing vessel TH 92686 TS following a collision with the Panama flag m/v Hosei Crown. As of now, rescue forces have safely rescued 8 crew members and recovered 4 bodies from the distressed vessel.

Crew members of f/v TH 92686 TS were brought to Regional Center I’s pier in Hai Phong

At 16:36 on April 8, 2025, SAR 411 brought 8 surviving fishermen and 4 bodies to the pier of Regional Center I in Hai Phong for handover to relevant authorities.

Rescue forces provide medical care to injured crew members

On April 8, 2025, Mr. Bui Van Minh, General Director of the Center, held a meeting with the families of the distress crew members to report on the accident and the search and rescue operation. On behalf of the Ministry of Construction, the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration, the General Director expressed sympathy, offered support, and presented gifts to share in the families’ grief and loss.

General Director Bui Van Minh visits and encourages distressed crew members

All rescued crew members, after receiving medical care, have recovered, are in stable condition, and have been handed over to their families and relevant authorities under regulations.

The Center coordinates with relevant authorities to hand over victims under the regulations

As previously reported, at around 06:00 AM on April 6, 2025, fishing vessel TH 92686 TS collided violently with m/v Hosei Crown while operating about 20 nautical miles south of buoy No. 0 in the Hai Phong fairway. The fishing vessel sank completely, throwing all 12 crew members into the sea in a bad weather situation, high waves, and restricted visibility. Upon receiving information from vessels at the scene, the Center issued an emergency alert and immediately dispatched SAR 411 from Hai Phong to carry out the rescue mission. By the determination of the rescue team and close coordination with relevant agencies, by 09:10 the same day, 8 crew members had been safely rescued and 4 bodies recovered at the scene.

Authorities are currently continuing to investigate the cause of the accident to clarify the responsibilities of the involved parties.

The Center established the forward command post in Hai Phong to direct the search and rescue operations.