Quang Tri Border Guard Command said on November 10 that it had coordinated with maritime authorities to secure the vessel following the incident.
At around 7pm on November 9, the Singapore-flagged Seatrek, carrying more than 60,000 tonnes of coal, was berthed and unloading cargo at Quang Trach Thermal Power Plant in Phu Trach Commune.
Strong winds and rough seas caused the ship's mooring lines to snap, putting its 21 crew members and onboard property at risk.
After receiving the report, Quang Tri Border Guard Command instructed Roon Border Guard Station to work with Hon La Maritime Port Authority and port personnel to reinforce the ship's mooring lines.
Following several hours of work in adverse weather, the teams secured the vessel, allowing it to restart its engines.
Border guards maintained contact with the captain to monitor the situation and coordinated with the Regional Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre No. 2 to prepare for any further emergencies.
Meanwhile, heavy rain continued to affect parts of Quang Tri Province.
By the morning of November 10, rainfall had eased in northern Quang Tri, where temperatures had turned cooler, while southern areas continued to experience moderate to heavy rain.
River levels fluctuated between alert levels one and two.
Heavy rain triggered a landslide at kilometre 28 of National Highway 9C, blocking traffic.
Several low-water crossings in the mountainous communes of Kim Ngan, Dakrong and Ba Long were also submerged under 0.2-0.5 metres of water, cutting off road access.
