Close-up of shipwreck in Can Gio District

On August 4, the boat BP H29 which sank on Friday evening carrying 30 people, was brought to the Vietnam – Czech Joint Stock Company after being raised out of the river.

The boat, owned by the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Coast Guard, was making the hour-long trip from the coast of Tien Giang province to Vung Tau city and was 10 kilometres from shore when it sank on Friday evening in strong winds and high waves near Can Gio District.

The death toll rose to nine in the shipwreck off the coast of southern Vietnam over the weekend, authorities said Monday.

The last body was recovered early Monday, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Pham Long Bao, Head of Can Gio District Coast Guard, said.

The passenger's personal items were taken out of the ship

Gathering the luggage of 30 people on the boat

The engine of the boat was broke down

A part of roof-top of the boat was peeled off

The boat was carrying 30 people

The captain's seat of the ship

The top of the boat

Mr. Nguyen Nhat, Director of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, worked with  the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the accident