Yong-Sheng-99 Vessel Reviews and Specifications

In a worrying maritime incident, a fire erupted in cargo hold 1 of the bulk carrier 'Golden 168' at approximately 3 a.m. on March 8, 2015. The vessel had been anchored off the coast of Vung Tau since February 9, following an engine malfunction encountered during its voyage from Nha Trang to Hong Kong, where it was transporting 6,600 tons of copra. All 20 crew members, comprising 11 Myanmar nationals, five Chinese nationals, three Vietnamese nationals, and one Bangladeshi, were safely evacuated by Vietnamese rescue teams. A tugboat was swiftly deployed to tackle the flames, which were successfully extinguished by 9 a.m. This incident highlights the vital response efforts in maritime safety operations. For more information, you can refer to the Vietnamese report accompanied by photographs here: http://congly.com.vn/xa-hoi/van-de-quan-tam/chay-tau-hang-dang-neo-dau-o-vung-tau-85806.html