Brian Jeffrey
On the morning of October 25, reporters from VietNamNet witnessed numerous fishing boats from Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Da Nang, and surrounding areas seeking refuge at the Tho Quang boat shelter in Da Nang. This facility is among the largest fishing ports in Central Vietnam, providing shelter from Typhoon Trami (Typhoon No. 6).
Fishermen secured their vessels along Le Duc Tho Road by tying them with ropes to prevent any collisions during the impending storm. The fishing ports and Tho Quang shelter were bustling with boats from across the central region.
At the Son Tra Border Guard Station, many motorboats and basket boats had been pulled onto the sidewalks along Hoang Sa Road from the afternoon of October 24 through the next morning. Meanwhile, smaller fishing vessels from Da Nang moved further into the Han River estuary for safe docking.
Tran Van Ba, a 58-year-old fisherman from Phuoc My Ward, shared that he organized cranes to hoist his basket boats out of the water. Even though Typhoon No. 6 was still distant, everyone took the clear weather as an opportunity to relocate their boats to safer positions.
Additionally, employees from the Da Nang Drainage and Wastewater Treatment Company and the Da Nang Park and Greenery Company were actively engaged in precautions, such as securing electrical units, cleaning gutters, and pruning trees in preparation for the storm.
By midday, Le Van Tuyen, who heads the Command Office for Natural Disaster Prevention, reported that as of 11 a.m., the city’s Border Guard had documented 1,155 vessels with 8,276 crew members safely docked at various ports. At that time, four boats with 40 crew members were still working offshore in Da Nang.
Authorities ensured that those who remained at sea were kept informed about the path and updates regarding Typhoon No. 6. The Border Guard maintained contact with the vessels, advising them to return to shore for their safety.
The city’s Natural Disaster Prevention Command requested the Border Guard to keep a close watch on the typhoon’s progression, implementing a halt to maritime activities when necessary. Furthermore, the Department of Education and Training collaborated with local authorities to determine school closures based on the evolving situation.
In Quang Nam province, an emergency directive was issued by the provincial People’s Committee on the morning of October 25. They instructed the provincial Border Guard Command, along with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, to assess and implement safety measures for tourism, aquaculture, and fishing operations in coastal regions.
The directive stressed the urgent need to evacuate residents from fish farming rafts and guard huts to ensure their safety ahead of the storm’s approach.
Moreover, authorities mandated a ban on all sea activities for fishing, passenger, and tourism boats at every port and beach starting at 10 a.m. on October 25, lasting until the storm passed and conditions returned to normal.
As noted by reporters, a significant number of fishing boats had congregated at the Tam Quang boat shelter in Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam, by noon. Local officials conducted ongoing patrols, advising fishermen to securely tie their boats to reduce potential storm damage.
Ho Giap – Ha Nam
