Seiyo-Harmony Ship Details and Seafarer Feedback

On the morning of November 17, 2016, a significant maritime incident occurred when the bulk carrier 'Seiyo Harmony', en route from Kashima, struck the barge 'VL 9009' in the Thi Vai River, located within the Can Gio District. The unfortunate collision took place at approximately 9:45 a.m. as the 'Seiyo Harmony' was nearing the Thị Vải General Port in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, a southern coastal province of Vietnam. As a result of the crash, the barge sank, with its captain, Bui Thi Bich Van, reported missing. Meanwhile, the owner and chief mechanic of the barge, Nguyen Ba Viet, was successfully rescued from the scene. In response to the incident, the Vung Tau Maritime Administration search and rescue unit, operating under Ho Chi Minh City’s Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department, has launched extensive efforts to locate the missing captain. Divers have been deployed to explore the wreckage for any signs of the missing individual, while a tow boat has been arranged to assist in moving the sunken barge toward the shore, clearing the navigational path for other vessels. For detailed visuals and more information, visit the report here: http://english.vietnamnet.vn/fms/society/167170/one-missing-after-vessel-and-barge-collide.html.