A container ship suffered engine failure and was disabled on Aug 6 east of Cam Ranh, Vietnam, en route from Saigon, reports Maritime Bulletin.
What happened?
Container ship PROMOTE suffered engine failure and was disabled on Aug 6 east of Cam Ranh, Vietnam, en route from Saigon to northern Vietnamese port.
Towed to anchorage
The Coast Guard responded immediately and sent a tug. The ship was then towed to safe anchorage in Phan Rang waters, south of Cam Ranh.
As of Aug 7, the ship is probably fixed and is under way. Her AIS is off for more than 24 hours.
About the vessel
Container ship PROMOTE, IMO 9159309, dwt 8515, capacity 566 TEU, built 1998, flag Mongolia, manager DONG DO MARINE JSC, Hanoi.
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Source: Maritime Bulletin
