12 fishermen in Binh Dinh missing while claiming storm shelter

A fishing boat in the southern central province of Binh Dinh sunk while trying to seek shelter as Storm Molave nears, leaving 12 fishermen missing.

A fishing boat in the southern central province of Binh Dinh sunk while trying to seek shelter as Storm Molave nears, leaving 12 fishermen missing.

The border force of the southern central province of Khanh Hoa, were informed of the incident at 3:30 pm on Tuesday.

The initial information reported that boat BD 96388TS owned by Le Van in Hoai Nhon District left the province for fishing on October 5.

While on the way to the Cam Ranh area in Khanh Hoa to shelter from Storm Molave, the fishing boat suddenly sank at 1 pm on Tuesday.

Around 30 minutes later, another boat found the location of fishing boat BD 96388TS, but saw no people on there.

Khanh Hoa authorities asked all boats and ships operating in the area where the incident occurred to help search for the missing.

Storm Molave is approaching the mainland of central localities from Danang City to Phu Yen Province, bringing violent wind and heavy rains for many areas.