Cargo Ship TONG CHENG 301 Runs Aground Off Sa Huynh, Vietnam

The cargo vessel TONG CHENG 301, carrying 14 crew members, ran aground approximately 100 metres off the coast of Sa Huynh, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, on November 10 while sailing from Phu My to My Thuy Port. Rough seas, heavy rain and waves reaching 4.5 metres hampered rescue efforts. No hull damage was initially detected, while authorities prepared salvage operations and measures to prevent potential oil spills.