VTA NEPTUNE Runs Aground Near Chan May Port, Vietnam

The vessel VTA NEPTUNE, carrying 20 crew members, ran aground on November 9 after drifting in strong winds while approaching Chan May Port, Hue City, Vietnam, for loading operations. The vessel grounded approximately 2.75 nautical miles southwest of buoy No. 0 in the Chan May Seaway. Authorities have instructed the shipowner to inspect the hull and fuel tanks, assess potential damage and prepare a salvage plan to refloat the vessel and prevent environmental pollution.