Distressed fisherman taken ashore by helicopter

Previously, fisherman Huynh Linh, born in 1998, from Binh Dinh province on fishing boat BD-96028TS, had developed an acute kidney pain while fishing at sea. He was admitted to Song Tu Tay Island Infirmary in Truong Sa island district of Khanh Hoa province.

Transporting the victim to a local hospital for further treatment 

As his life was at risk, the helicopter of the Northern Helicopter Company of the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation under the Ministry of National Defense was assigned to take the distressed fisherman ashore.

Immediately after landing, the patient was rushed to a local hospital for further treatment.

* On October 27, ship SAR-413 of the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (Vietnam MRCC) rescued trawler BTh99987-TS with 10 fishermen on board.

Ship SAR-413 (R) tow trawler BTh99987-TS to shore

The fishing boat went adrift after developing engine failure in bad weather while fishing in waters off Con Dao Island, around 81 nautical miles from the Vung Tau coast (Ba Ria-Vung Tau province).

The fishermen had to send a mayday signal as the problem could not be fixed while they also ran out of food and fresh water.

Upon receiving the news, the Vietnam MRCC immediately sent ship SAR-413 to approach the troubled trawler, fix the engine problem and give necessary supplies to the fishermen. On October 30, they safely returned to the mainland.