Focus on searching for people missing due to sinking boats in Quang Ninh

Official telegram sent to the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province; National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control; National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response and Search and Rescue and Ministers of Public Security, Agriculture and Rural Development, Transport, Culture, Sports and Tourism.

According to Quick Report No. 17/BC-VP dated April 25, 2024 of the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of Quang Ninh province: the morning of April 25, 2024 On the Chanh River in Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh province, there was a boat sinking incident, leaving 4 people missing (the remaining 2 people were able to swim to shore on their own).

The Prime Minister sent his regards and deepest condolences to the relatives of the victims’ families, requesting the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province and relevant agencies to continue to direct and deploy public works. Troubleshooting work, focusing on the following tasks:

1. Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province presides and coordinates with the Office of the National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response and Search and Rescue to continue mobilizing necessary forces and means to focus on finding Search for missing people with the most urgent and timely spirit.

2. Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province organizes visits, encouragement and support for families of victims in accordance with regulations; Direct the authorities to promptly verify and specifically investigate the cause of the incident, clarify responsibilities to promptly learn from experience and strictly handle violations (if any) in accordance with the provisions of law.

3. The Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Security, according to their assigned state management functions, proactively direct localities throughout the country and Authorities strengthen guidance, propaganda, inspection, and urging owners of vehicles and boats (including tourist, fishing, and transport boats) to implement work to ensure safety for people. , vehicles operating on rivers and seas, especially during the change of seasons, often have sudden thunderstorms and tornadoes; Resolutely handle cases of non-compliance with safety regulations, failure to equip lifebuoys, and failure to wear life jackets as prescribed.

4. The National Committee for Incident and Disaster Response and Search and Rescue monitors the situation, proactively coordinates and supports localities in implementing search and rescue work according to regulations.

5. The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control monitors the natural disaster situation, proactively directs and urges localities to implement work to prevent, combat and overcome the consequences of natural disasters according to their authority.

6. The Government Office monitors and urges relevant ministries, agencies and localities to implement the Official Dispatch according to assigned functions and tasks.