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Vietnamese Oil Tanker Vanishes

Published Oct 6, 2014 11:37 AM by The Maritime Executive

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A Vietnamese oil tanker with 18 crewmembers on board went missing while sailing to central Vietnam from Singapore, according to various media reports.

The Sunrise 689, owned by Haiphong Fisheries Shipbuilding Joint Stock Co., went missing less than an hour after leaving a Singapore port on Thursday, October 2, confirmed an official with the Vietnam Maritime Administration.

The vessel was carrying 5,226 metric tons of oil products and was scheduled to arrive at its destination on Sunday.

Vietnamese search and rescue authorities are looking for the tanker. Other relevant agencies have been informed, and other nearby vessels have been instructed to be on the lookout.

Although it isn't yet clear what led to the vessel's disappearance, piracy has not been ruled out.