On 26 August, the Thanh Thanh Dat 99, a Vietnam-flagged cargo vessel run aground after it encountered severe weather while en route from Tinh Long port to Nghi Son port in Vietnam.
Strong winds and heavy seas, influenced by Tropical Storm Kajiki, prevented the ship from anchoring near its destination. The Sam Son Border Guard Station detected the vessel drifting without signal lights about 2 nautical miles off Tien Trang Commune. Despite efforts to stabilize, the waves pushed the ship ashore around 1:30 a.m. on August 26, grounding it just 70–100 meters from Binh village’s coastline.
The captain promptly contacted the Nghi Son Port Authority for assistance, while the Vietnam Border Guard Force and local authorities quickly mobilized to secure the scene.
All 19 crew members on board were confirmed safe, and no oil spills or pollution were detected.
Currently, the Sam Son Border Guard Station, in coordination with relevant agencies, is monitoring the grounded vessel and implementing safety measures to protect both crew and equipment.
Authorities plan to refloat the Thanh Thanh Dat 99 once weather conditions improve.