August 24, 2019 | 21:14 (GMT+7)
Naval ship tows troubled trawler ashore
PANO – Ship 954 of Brigade 127 of Naval Region 5 towed a troubled trawler with 14 fishermen on board ashore on August 22.
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Ship 954 towing the troubled trawler ashore |
Earlier, trawler KG 8129TS, with Pham Tan Tai from Phu Quoc district, Kien Giang at the helm, experienced engine failure while fishing octopus 30 nautical miles from Phu Quoc Island.
Tai radioed Brigade 127 for help. He requested to the unit to tow the trawler ashore as soon as possible to ensure safety for fishermen.
On receiving the information, the unit’s commander sent Ship 954 to the scene to tow the trawler ashore for maintenance.
Translated by Song Anh