Star City cargo ship runs aground in Chan May Bay

The cargo ship Star City, a Vietnamese-flagged vessel with a capacity of over 24,000 tons, ran aground in Binh An waters within Chan May Bay, Thua Thien Hue, on September 12. The vessel, owned by VTA Import Export Co., Ltd., is approximately 160 meters long and 25.8 meters wide. At the time of the incident, the ship was not carrying cargo but held 17 crew members and approximately 247 tons of fuel (22 tons of DO and 225 tons of FO).

Rescue efforts have been delayed by severe weather conditions. While the shipowner deployed two tugboats, Quang Da and Chan May 2, strong winds of level 6-7 and large waves prevented them from approaching the Star City to attach tow lines. The Thua Thien Hue Maritime Administration is monitoring the situation closely, coordinating with maritime pilots to ensure the vessel remains fixed to prevent drifting.

The grounding follows heavy rainfall in the Hue region, with some areas recording over 1,250mm of rain. Authorities are prioritizing the safety of the crew and implementing measures to prevent environmental pollution from the onboard fuel.