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On September 20, 2020, at precisely 9:30 a.m., the Vietnamese Navy's 991 vessel from the 418 Squadron of the 189 Submarine Brigade successfully towed the cargo ship 'Globe 6' to the safety of Cam Ranh Bay. The rescue operation was initiated after the 'Globe 6' encountered severe technical difficulties, resulting in a dangerous 11-degree list while traversing the tumultuous waters of Ninh Thuan on September 18 at 4:15 p.m. Strong winds and high waves exacerbated the situation as the vessel began drifting, prompting a distress call to the Naval Command on the afternoon of September 19. Responding swiftly, the 418 Squadron departed the Cam Ranh naval port and reached the distressed ship at 10:15 p.m., efficiently taking the 'Globe 6' in tow. The vessel was transporting 4,186 tons of iron along the Quang Ngai to Saigon route, with a crew of 17 on board, including 14 Vietnamese sailors and three Indian nationals. For additional details and photographs of the rescue operation, please visit: https://thanhphohaiphong.gov.vn/lu-doan-tau-ngam-189-cuu-ho-thanh-cong-tau-van-tai-bien-globe-6.html

The Globe 6, which encountered difficulties and ran aground in Barangay Semirara on August 12, has successfully been relocated to the Semirara anchorage. This maneuver took place during high tide on August 18 at 9:30 a.m. in Barangay Semirara, Caluya, as the vessel prepares for crucial hull inspections before continuing its journey. Fortunately, the ship sustained no damage, allowing the crew to restart the engine and navigate it away from the coral reef without external assistance. Previously, the Semirara Mining and Power Corporation's (SMPC) barge was designated to assist in transferring the vessel to the anchorage. The Globe 6, which set sail from Ho Chi Minh port on August 6, was on a mission to deliver 113,000 bags of rice to Davao Port when the grounding occurred. Throughout the incident, the 17 crew members remained on board as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus disease.

On August 15, 2023, plans are in motion to tow the grounded cargo vessel 'Globe 6' from the waters near Barangay Semirara in Caluya, located between Nagubat Island and Liwagao Island. The ship, which had set sail from Ho Chi Minh Port on August 6 with a cargo of 113,000 bags of rice destined for Davao Port, ran aground while passing Barangay Semirara on August 12. The unfortunate grounding occurred on a coral reef in the Antique region. Current negotiations are being held between the vessel's local agent and the Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) regarding the arrangement of a tugboat to assist in refloating the vessel after the rice cargo is transferred to a barge. An investigation led by the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP 'Cape Engaño (MRRV-4411)' on August 14 confirmed that there was no hull damage to the 'Globe 6'. The incident was attributed to a lapse in vigilance, as the ship's Master, Captain Nguyen Hoai, reported that the Officer On Watch (OOW) had fallen asleep at the time of grounding. For detailed coverage including video footage, visit: https://gcaptain.com/asleep-at-the-wheel-cargo-ship-runs-aground-in-philippines/