The Viet Nam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre announced on October 31 that it has successfully rescued a crew member aboard the Japanese-flagged vessel DEMETER LEADER.

The Viet Nam Maritime and Waterway Administration (VIMAWA) has called on shipowners with vessels operating on international routes to closely review updated information on maritime safety and security conditions before planning voyages to the Middle East to ensure the safety and security and legitimate rights and interests of crew members.