Troubled trawler rescued at sea

The troubled trawler towed ashore

Earlier, trawler BV 99139 TS, captained by Hoang Van Doan from Vung Tau city, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, went adrift due to engine failure and was stranded in the waters of Hon Lan, Ham Thuan Nam district, Binh Thuan province.

After receiving the mayday signal, Tan Thanh Border Guard Station under the Binh Thuan Provincial Border Guard Command quickly mobilized troops and vehicles to coordinate with local authorities to save the troubled trawler.

At 6:00a.m. on December 19, the rescuers approached and towed the troubled trawler ashore safely.

Translated by Lam Anh