A boat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, with local media reporting 15 people feared dead. The incident occurred 400 meters off Hon May Rut Ngoai, triggering a multi-agency rescue operation.
Incident Details and Rescue Efforts
The speedboat was en route from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port when it overturned, throwing all passengers and crew into the sea. Nearby tourist boats were the first to respond, followed by border guards, the navy, and coast guard teams, according to VN Express International.
Indian Embassy Response
The Indian Embassy in Hanoi confirmed the tragedy via X, stating it had established control rooms in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist affected travelers. Contact numbers for support include:
- Ho Chi Minh City: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14, +84 33 452 0414
- Hanoi: +84 91 308 9165
As of now, authorities have not released official confirmation of fatalities, though local reports suggest a grim outcome. The incident underscores risks in Vietnam’s growing tourism sector, particularly for high-capacity marine transport.
