Overview

• Eleven people have been rescued from the capsized “Wonder Sea” after it was struck by a sudden storm; four individuals remain missing
• Rescue teams from border guards, navy, police and port authorities have deployed more than 300 personnel and dozens of vessels to recover victims and search for survivors
• Thirty-eight bodies, including crew members found trapped in cabins, have been retrieved, marking one of the region’s deadliest recent maritime incidents
• Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO World Heritage status contrasts with recurring severe weather hazards and safety gaps in its popular tour operations
• The government has launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the capsizing and pledged strict enforcement of safety regulations