Cargo ship TONG CHENG 301 runs aground off Quang Ngai coast

The Panama-flagged cargo ship TONG CHENG 301 ran aground near the Sa Huynh coast in Quang Ngai province, Vietnam, on the morning of November 10. The vessel, owned by Hong Kong-based Ocean Faith Shipping Co., Limited, has a capacity of 8,571 tons and was carrying approximately 81 tons of oil, including 26 tons of diesel and 55 tons of fuel oil.

The ship was traveling from the Thi Vai – Phu My area toward My Thuy International Port when it drifted approximately 150 meters from the shore. Officials believe the vessel, which was not carrying cargo at the time, may have been pushed ashore by heavy waves due to its high profile in the water.

All 14 crew members, who hold nationalities from China, Malaysia, and Myanmar, are reported safe. While authorities have not yet detected signs of an oil spill, rescue efforts are being monitored by the Quang Ngai Maritime Administration, Border Guard, and Coast Guard. Operations are currently complicated by severe weather conditions, including strong winds and waves reaching 3 to 5 meters.