What Crew Members Say About Xin-Dan-Yang

On July 6, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a serious work-related accident occurred involving Liang Fengshan, a Chinese crew member aboard the bulk carrier 'Xin Dan Yang'. The vessel was making its way from Ningbo to Singapore when the incident took place, around 30 nautical miles east of Nha Trang City. As a result of the accident, Fengshan suffered a severe finger amputation, prompting a critical medevac operation orchestrated by the Việt Nam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (VMSRCC). The center maintained consistent communication with the ship's crew, providing essential updates regarding Fengshan's condition and delivering advice on immediate medical interventions aimed at stabilizing his health. Despite these efforts, the situation exacerbated: Fengshan began experiencing significant complications, including heavy blood loss, impaired breathing, a persistent high fever, and deteriorating overall health. To facilitate an effective rescue, the National Committee for Disaster Response, Search and Rescue, along with the Ministry of Transport and the Việt Nam Maritime Administration, directed the mobilization of a nearby vessel stationed in Nha Trang City and a specialized medical emergency team. Fengshan's urgent transfer was executed successfully, and he arrived at the Khánh Hòa Provincial General Hospital for advanced medical treatment by 11:50 p.m. The swift actions taken by local authorities and the VMSRCC exemplify the critical nature of maritime rescue operations in safeguarding the lives of seafarers. For visual updates and more details on the rescue mission, refer to the reports linked here: [Vietnam News](https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1658844/rescuers-save-chinese-seaman-injured-at-work.html) and [Ministry of Transport Vietnam](https://mt.gov.vn/vn/tin-tuc/92876/cuu-nan-thanh-cong-thuyen-vien-quoc-tich-trung-quoc-bi-tai-nan-lao-dong-tren-tau-cho-dau--hanh-trinh-qua-vung-bien-viet-nam.aspx).