MARITIME

26 February 2022: Hoi An, Viet Nam

A tourist boat carrying 39 tourists and crew capsized in poor weather including rough waters and strong winds near Hoi An. Fifteen people died and two are still unaccounted for. The boat was returning to Hoi An from Cu Lao Cham island, a local favorite for diving and snorkeling. The service had been closed since the beginning of the pandemic.