Rescue teams were deployed around noon on October 30 after the Quang Ninh Maritime Administration reported a maritime accident in waters off Haiphong.
According to initial information from the Quang Ninh City Civil Defence Command, the collision occurred near Long Chau Island.
The fishing boat, captained by Vu Van Thanh, was struck by the Liberia-flagged cargo ship AROSA, which was sailing from Singapore to Hon Gai. The impact caused the fishing vessel to sink.
Six crew members were aboard: Vu Van Thanh, born in 1979; Vu Duc Quang and Vu Van Quang, both born in 1983; Vu Van Quyen, born in 1991; Nguyen Van Ha, born in 1979; and Vu Van Hung, born in 1972.
After receiving the report, the Quang Ninh City Military Command deployed its maritime search and rescue task force and coordinated with Flotilla 2 of the Border Guard Command to search for the missing crew.
A total of 74 personnel, three speedboats, two vessels and a military medical ship were mobilised for the rescue operation.
By 1 pm, rescue teams had reached the scene and found all six crew members. Three had suffered serious injuries and two had minor injuries. Vu Van Hung was found dead.
All the crew members were brought ashore and handed over to Quang Ninh City General Hospital for medical care and treatment. Forensic procedures are also being carried out in accordance with regulations.