The cargo ships were anchored when the storm hit on November 4. Eight ships were sunk and two were run aground. It is estimated that the damage could reach VND400bn (USD17.6m).
Ha asked Binh Dinh provincial authorities and other agencies to carry out search and rescue operations, ensuring the safety of the people and the environment. "All units must reach a consensus on a ship salvaging plan and prevent oil spills," he said.
Major General Le Van Manh, deputy chief of the office of the National Committee for Search and Rescue, said they had rescued 71 crew members. 10 were killed and three are still missing. One local fisherman is also missing.
Many anchored ships on the coast are titled after the storm.
Some photos of the Quy Nhon Port on November 7:
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha visits the site where 10 crew members were killed and three others missing when 10 cargo ships were sunk by Storm Damrey in Binh Dinh Province.
Sunken ships partly block the route to Quy Nhon port
Damrey caused a serious maritime disaster
Quy Nhon Port is overloaded
Stranded and sunken ships
