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Vietnam MRCC Launches Emergency Response for Fisherman Suffering Stroke in Paracel Islands Waters (23/06/2025)

Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration Commends Captain and Crew of STARSHIP TAURUS for Heroic Rescue of 11 Fishermen (20/06/2025)

The Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration has awarded a Certificate of Commendation to Captain Lee Gyeong Tae and the crew of the M/V STARSHIP TAURUS (Marshall Islands-flagged) for their exemplary actions in rescuing 11 fishermen in distress...

Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center Urgently Implements Natural Disaster Prevention Measures in Response to Typhoon No. 1 (WUTIP) (11/06/2025)

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (under the Vietnam Maritime and Waterway Administration, Ministry of Construction) has implemented urgent measures in response to Typhoon No. 1 in 2025, internationally named WUTIP, after...

Successfully rescues an international crew member in distress in Vietnam’s waters (25/05/2025)

At 18:26 on May 23, 2025, Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC) received information from the vessel named SM HEDLAND: the bulk carrier SM HEDLAND, flagged under Marshall Islands, on its voyage from China to Singapore...

Timely rescues a Korean crew member in Vietnam’s waters (12/02/2025)

M/V SAO UNISON (flagged under Panama, MMSI: 3522180000) is underway from Brazil to Zhanjiang Potou Apt, China, through Vietnam’s waters.

Urgent medical evacuation of Filipino sailor in distress during Vietnamese Tet Holiday (01/02/2025)

On the afternoon of January 31st, 2025 (the 3rd day of the New Year in the Vietnamese Tet Holiday), the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (the Centre) received distress information from the vessel DERYOUNG SUNNYSKY that a Filipino...

Timely rescue of 18 Vietnamese crew members in distress abroad (11/01/2025)

In the early hours of January 11, 2025, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC) received an urgent distress signal from the M/V Dolphin 18, a Vietnam-flagged vessel. The incident occurred in international waters,...

Vessel Reception Ceremony in Da Nang: SAR 631 Strengthening Search and Rescue Capabilities in Central Vietnam's Maritime Area (11/12/2024)

On the morning of December 11, 2024, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (VMRCC) held a ceremony to receive the offshore search and rescue vessel SAR 631 at the Hai Son Co., Ltd. Port in Da Nang. This significant event marks...

The working delegation of Japan Coast Guard visits and works with Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (04/12/2024)

On the morning of December 4, 2024, the working delegation of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) visited and worked at the headquarter office of Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC).

Delegation from the Japan MCC Visits and Works with the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (21/11/2024)

On the morning of November 21, 2024, a delegation from the Japan MCC (Maritime Cospas-Sarsat Satellite Operation Center) under the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) visited and worked at the headquarters of the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination...

Joint Search and Rescue Communication Exercise with Indonesia's Rescue Coordination Center (07/11/2024)

On the morning of November 6, 2024, the Vietnam Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC), under the Vietnam Maritime Administration, conducted a collaborative search and rescue communication exercise (SARCOMEX) with Indonesia’s Rescue...

The Delegation of the Armed forces of the Philippines and Philippine Coast Guard Visits and Works with the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (21/10/2024)

On the morning of October 21, 2024, the Philippine delegation visited and worked at the headquarters of the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC).

Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre - 28 Years of Development (02/10/1996 - 02/10/2024) (01/10/2024)

On the morning of September 30, 2024, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (Vietnam MRCC) held a flag-raising ceremony and a political meeting with the participation of all Party members from various branches, connecting the...

Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre Supports Post-Typhoon No. 3 (YAGI) Relief Efforts in Northern Highland Provinces (11/09/2024)

Mr Bui Van Minh, Director General of the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre led a relief delegation to assist the people in the flood-affected northern highland provinces caused by Typhoon Yagi

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (VMRCC) held a political activity session for the entire Party Committee in September 2024. (09/09/2024)

On the morning of September 9, 2024, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (VMRCC) held an online political activity session for the entire Party Committee with connection points in Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Vung...

Deputy Minister Nguyễn Xuân Sang Directly Oversees Rescue Operations for Missing Crew Members After Typhoon No. 3 (YAGI) (08/09/2024)

Maritime rescue forces are actively coordinating with relevant units to search for crew members missing after Typhoon No. 3 (YAGI)

Vietnam MRCC urgently implements response to Typhoon No. 3 (YAGI) (06/09/2024)

Maritime Search and Rescue Statistics (August, 2024) (31/08/2024)

Vietnam MRCC Maritime Search and Rescue Statistics (August, 2024)

Proactive Deployment of Measures to Prevent and Respond to Tropical Storm No. 02, Ready to Carry Out Search and Rescue Missions in All Scenarios (21/07/2024)

On July 21, 2024, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (the Centre) held a meeting to address the prevention and response to tropical storm No. 02 (international name PRAPIROON). The meeting, chaired by Mr. Vu Viet Hung, Deputy...

The delegation of the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam visit and work at Vung Tau MRCC (Regional Centre III) (14/07/2024)

On July 14, 2024, Mr. Kato Tetsuro, the First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, and the delegation visited and worked at Vung Tau MRCC (Regional Centre III) in Vung Tau City. Welcoming the delegation were Vungtau MRCC’s Board of Directors,...