Boat with over 30 Indian Tourists capsize in Vietnam, 15 Reported Dead; Rescue Operation underway

July 11, 2026

Reports have emerged of a boat carrying Indian tourists capsizing in Vietnam. According to a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Hanoi, a boat carrying several Indian tourists capsized a few hours ago near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. Search and rescue operations by local authorities are currently underway.

Details regarding the cause of the accident and the exact number of people on board are being gathered. A control room has been set up at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City to assist the affected families.

What did the Indian Embassy say about the boat accident?
According to the statement issued by the Embassy, ​​the control room at the Indian Consulate can be contacted for information and assistance regarding the accident. While releasing helpline numbers, the Embassy stated that a control room has also been established in Hanoi. All these numbers are available for any kind of assistance or inquiries related to the accident.

Where did the speedboat carrying tourists capsize?
According to the news agency AP, 15 people have died in this accident. Around 1:00 PM local time on Saturday, a speedboat operated by the Ocean Pier Island Company was traveling from Hon May Rut towards An Thoi Port with tourists on board. The boat capsized approximately 400 meters away from a location known as Hon May Rut Ngoai, which is about 25 kilometers from Phu Quoc Airport. Local authorities reported that everyone on board fell into the sea.

Which numbers can be contacted?
+84362817930
+84915523714
+84334520414
+84913089165 (Hanoi)