The cargo ship Tong Cheng 301, IMO 8745486, ran aground near Pho Chau in the Sa Huynh area of Quang Ngai province, Vietnam, on the morning of November 10, 2026.

All 14 crew members are safe, with no injuries reported. The approximately 124-metre vessel became stranded on a sandy beach around 100 metres from shore.

Severe weather complicated the incident

Tong Cheng 301 was sailing in ballast from southern Vietnam to My Thuy Port to load cargo. Strong winds and rough seas pushed the vessel towards the coast.

Heavy rain and hazardous sea conditions hampered rescuers’ access to the grounding site.

No hull damage or water ingress reported

According to preliminary reports, an inspection found no hull damage or seawater ingress. Further assessments will be needed to establish the vessel’s overall condition.

Approximately 26 tonnes of diesel oil and 55 tonnes of fuel oil were aboard. Response teams were tasked with monitoring potential pollution and preparing efforts to refloat the ship.

Initial reports contained no confirmed evidence of a fuel leak. Fuel aboard requires monitoring but does not itself indicate that a spill has occurred.

Salvage preparations underway

Further action will depend on weather conditions, hull assessments and the vessel’s position on the seabed. A refloating schedule has not been announced.

Local reporting confirms the grounding and the safety of all crew members.