ANNIE GAS 09

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Four missing after collision, one dead, two rescued

The 'Annie Gas 09' was in collision with the fishing vessel 'TH 90282 TS' in the Gulf of Tonkin SSE of Haiphong on June 9, 2020, at 01.30 a.m. The LPG tanker was en route from Dongguan to Haiphong. The fishing vessel which was heading to fish for squid off Hai Phong in moderate seas, quickly sank. Only two of the seven crew members on board were rescued by the 'Annie Gas 09'. One man was at the helm and was thrown into the sea. He was able to grab onto a floating buoy until he was rescued. The other surviving crewman was below deck in his cabin during the collision. He stated the fishing vessel quickly flooded and he was able to find his way out of the vessel as it sank. Authorities launched a search and rescue mission for the missing crew members. Nearby vessels along with rescue boats assisted in the search. The 'Annie Gas 09' leater recovered the body of one crew of the TH 90282 TS from the water. Both survivors of the 'TH 90282 TS' were later taken ashore for treatment for injuries. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.