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On December 5, 2025, at approximately 11:21 PM Vietnam time, the cargo vessel 'Cayo' encountered a critical situation as it voyage from Lumut port to Hon Gai, Quang Ninh. Carrying a shipment of clay with a crew of 15—comprising 13 Vietnamese, one Indian, and one Bangladeshi—the ship lost stability, achieving a concerning list of 15 degrees to its starboard side. This event occurred in coordinates 05°20 N 104°13 E, roughly 65 nautical miles from the Malaysian shoreline, while facing northeastern winds of 4-5 force and wave heights reaching 1-2 meters. Upon receiving an urgent distress call through the Hai Phong Coastal Information Station, the Vietnam Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC), part of the Ministry of Construction's Vietnam Maritime and Waterways Administration, promptly contacted the Malaysia MRCC. The communications prompted a request for necessary emergency support to safeguard the crew’s well-being. In response, the Malaysia MRCC dispatched the coast guard vessel KM 'Sebatik' (MMSI: 533140015) to oversee safety operations and assist the 'Cayo' in safely reaching an anchorage. The designated location for anchoring was noted at coordinates 04° 59.40 N, 103° 24.03 E, near Kemaman port, where the ship is currently awaiting a tugboat for additional assistance. Fortunately, all crew members were reported safe and in good health without requiring any medical intervention. For further details and updates on the situation, refer to the report and accompanying images at https://vmrcc.gov.vn/tin-tuc/cuu-nan-thanh-cong-cac-thuyen-vien-viet-nam-tren-tau-nuoc-ngoai-bi-su-co-tren-vung-bien-malaysia-1903.html.

In a dramatic incident on the night of December 9, 2016, the cargo ship "VTB 36" ignited into flames at approximately 11:15 p.m. while navigating the Thi Vai River, just upstream from Vũng Tàu. The fire erupted within the vessel's superstructure around 11 p.m., causing a significant emergency on board. At the time of the blaze, the "VTB 36" was transporting 4,630 tons of maize, making its way from Cái Mép to Quy Nhơn. Prompt action was taken by the Coastguard Station Cái Mép, which deployed two boats alongside local police and fire rescue teams from Tan Thanh District. A fleet of five tugs assisted in the emergency response efforts. After several hours of firefighting, the blaze was finally brought under control in the early hours of December 10, at approximately 2:30 a.m. Fortunately, all crew members, two passengers, and two pilots—totaling 12 people—were successfully evacuated from the vessel before further damage occurred. Following the firefighting efforts, the "VTB 36" was anchored safely in the port area of Phước Hòa in the Tân Thành District during the day on December 10. However, the inferno had caused extensive damage, leaving the ship's superstructure largely devastated. For additional visuals and local reports regarding this incident, visit the following links: [VOV Report](http://vov.vn/tin-24h/tau-cho-ngo-bi-chay-tren-song-thi-vai-576543.vov) and [Tuoi Tre Report](http://tuoitre.vn/tin/chinh-tri-xa-hoi/20161210/chay-tau-cho-gan-5000-tan-bap/1233655.html).