April 28, 2019 | 21:41 (GMT+7)
Distressed fishermen saved at sea
PANO – Ship SAR 274 of the Vietnam Maritime Rescue Coordination Center on April 27 brought 7 distressed crew-members ashore.
Earlier, the center received a mayday signal from troubled trawler ĐNa 91087 TS, captained by Do Van Leo from Nai Hien Dong ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city. The trawler went adrift due to engine failure while fishing at sea.
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Ship SAR 274 safely towed the trawler and all fishermen to Da Nang |
On receiving the information, the center immediately sent ship SAR 274 to the rescue.
In spite of a harsh weather condition, the rescue ship approached the trawler, provided first-aid to crew-members, and then safely towed the trawler and all fishermen to Da Nang.
Translated by Chung Anh