The cargo ship TONG CHENG 301 has drifted ashore and become stranded off the coast of Sa Huynh Ward in Quang Ngai Province, as authorities struggle to reach the vessel due to rough sea conditions.
The ship drifted and ran aground in Quang Ngai (Photo: Nguyen Lien).
Nguyen Viet Thanh, chairman of the Sa Huynh Ward People's Committee, confirmed the incident on November 10, saying authorities were attempting to establish contact with the ship's captain to gather initial information.
The vessel ran aground at around 6 am on November 10 near Pho Chau residential quarter in Sa Huynh Ward. At the time, strong wind swere blowing in the area, accompanied by rough seas.
After discovering the incident, local authorities attempted to contact the captain to determine the circumstances surrounding the grounding.
TONG CHENG 301 was travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to Quang Tri Province to collect cargo when it encountered difficulties in Quang Ngai waters, causing it to drift and run aground.
All 14 crew members were reported safe. The vessel became stranded on a sandy beach, and no damage to the ship had been reported.
Registered under the flag of Panama, TONG CHENG 301 was built in 2007. It measures nearly 124 metres in length and 18 metres in width, with a gross deadweight capacity of approximately 8,600 tonnes. The vessel is designed to carry general cargo.
Quang Ngai Province is currently experiencing the effects of an intensifying cold air mass, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and locally very heavy downpours, particularly in the eastern part of the province.
Offshore conditions remain hazardous, with winds at force 6-7, gusts reaching force 8 and waves measuring three to five metres.