[Watch] Bulker Dragged & Drifted Aground

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Bulk carrier dragged anchor and drifted aground at Ba Don town beach, Vietnam, on Oct 17, reports Maritime Bulletin. 

What happened?

Bulk carrier VTB STAR dragged anchor and drifted aground at Ba Don town beach, Quang Binh Province, Vietnam, Gulf of Tonkin, at around 0330 LT (UTC +7) Oct 17. 

Damages reported

According to reports, the ship is in ballast and no damages were reported so far. 

About the carrier

Bulk carrier VTB STAR, IMO 9180009, dwt 28666, built 1997, flag Vietnam, manager VIETNAM SEA TRANS CHARTERING.

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Source: Maritime Bulletin