General cargo ship LISA AUERBACH has collided with anchored general cargo ship MY AN 1 early in Southern Vietnam, according to FleetMon.

It stated: “General cargo ship LISA AUERBACH collided with anchored general cargo ship MY AN 1 early in the morning Sep 14 on Vung Tau anchorage, southern Vietnam.

“MY AN 1, loaded with some 10,000 tons of clinker, sank, 17 crew were rescued by LISA AUERBACH, they’re safe. LISA AUERBACH was anchored after collision, and as of evening Sep 14, remained at anchor.

“MY AN 1 upper bridge remained above waterline; there are some 40 tons of fuel on board, no leak so far. LISA AUERBACH arrived from Laem Chabang, Thailand.”