Reportedly, at 14:00 on March 9, while fishing in waters Southwest of Da Lat Island (Ladd Reef) in Truong Sa special zone, Khanh Hoa province, the trawler with Huynh Van Minh, a resident in Tuy Hoa ward, Dak Lak province, at the helm, eight crew-members aboard, encountered a technical failure, being unable to continue its journey.
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The trawler anchors at Truong Sa Island’s wharf. |
Captain Minh contacted the center for guidance to enter the island’s wharf and asked for repair support.
After the fishing vessel safely docked, the center dispatched a technical team to inspect and assess the damage. They found that the flange connecting the propeller shaft to the main engine gearbox had worn out, while several connecting nuts had broken, affecting the vessel’s propulsion system.
After agreeing with the captain on the repair plan, the technical team brought equipment to the wharf, dismantled the damaged components, and transported them to the workshop. The team re-machined the connecting flange and replaced the broken nuts. By 15:00 on March 10, the repair was successfully completed. The team then coordinated the reassembly and conducted load testing, confirming normal operation before handing the vessel back to the captain.
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Technicians of the center conduct the repair. |
On this occasion, the center also conducted outreach on the Fisheries Law 2017 and regulations against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Fishermen were presented with national flags, personal life jackets, 2,000 liters of fresh water, repair materials, and several essential supplies.
Translated by Mai Huong