17 Rescued After Ships Collide in Vietnam
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All Rescued No Injuries Amid Vietnam Ship Collision
Although appears as an accident, an investigation is occurring into what caused two ships to collide near a Covid-19 checkpoint around the coast of Vung Tau which caused one of the vessels to sink.
On September 14 approximately 2:30am, the My An 1 a Vietnamese ship, was already anchored when the 138-meter Lisa Auerbach on its way to Ho Chi Minh City, crashed into the vessel.
The My An 1 proceeded to sink and a rescue ensued saving all 17 crewmembers and placing them aboard the Lisa Auerbach where there was no damage or injuries.