Accoriding to Tan Van Vuong, deputy director of the Danang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on October 23 that preparations were under way to excavate the vessel found on a beach in Hoi An Tay Ward.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved the emergency excavation proposal, with the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Centre working alongside experts to finalise the plan.
Excavation is expected to begin in 2027 when weather conditions are favourable, allowing the vessel to be recovered, relocated and preserved safely.
The wreck was first discovered on December 26, 2023, before being buried by sand. Heavy rain and waves exposed its hull again on November 8, 2025, following coastal erosion.
By mid-October this year, much of the vessel had disappeared beneath the sand once more, leaving only wooden posts protruding three to four centimetres above the surface.
The discovery site has been cordoned off and warning signs installed while coastal erosion protection works continue nearby.
Preliminary studies suggest the large vessel was built using Southeast Asian and Chinese shipbuilding techniques, with timber including crape myrtle, Hopea and pine.
Researchers estimate that the ship dates from between the late 14th and 16th centuries.
Heritage officials described the relatively well-preserved wreck as a rare archaeological find that could offer valuable insights into Hoi An's history and its development as a major trading port.