July 01, 2017 | 20:20 (GMT+7)
Troubled trawler rescued at sea
PANO – A fishing trawler with 12 fishermen on board were saved by Naval Flotilla 129 , announced the flotilla on June 30.
Earlier, on June 27, trawler KH 99388TS went adrift due to main engine failure while fishing in waters about 40 nautical miles off the West of Sinh Ton Island.
Ship 739 and the troubled trawler. (Photo: Ship 739)
After receiving the news, Naval Flotilla 129 immediately reported to its superior and asked to send Ship 739 to the scene for a rescue mission. The troubled trawler then was towed to Sinh Ton Island safely for repair and receiving 300 liters of fresh water.
The fishing trawler then could continue its course.
Translated by Chung Anh