August 20, 2020 | 19:13 (GMT+7)
Troubled fishing boat towed ashore safely
PANO – Troops of vessel Truong Sa 22 under Brigade 955 of Naval Region 4 successfully towed fishing boat PY-92889 to Da Dong Island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, on August 19.
Previously, at 21:30 on August 18, the troubled trawler, captained by Le Van My from Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province, was drifting at sea Southeast of Da Dong Island.
After receiving the information, Ship Truong Sa 22 was mobilized to tow the troubled boat ashore.
Then the Captain of Ship Truong Sa 22 visited the boat and provided them with fresh water and necessities.
For now, all crew members are in stable condition.
It is hoped that Vessel Truong Sa 22 would continue to tow the boat to Da Tay Island for repairs when the weather is better.
Translated by Song Anh