Hanoi - A speedboat, carrying 32 tourists from India and four crews capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoni, off Phu Quoc, southern Vietnam on Saturday, 11 July 2026 morning, caused 15 people lost their lives, and 21 other were rescued, some are in critical conditions, authorities said.
The 32 Indian tourists are in Vietnam for a company's annual travel bonus and chosen Phu Quoc that has been popular recently among tourists from that country due to availability of direct flights and ease visa.
Indian Embassy in Hanoi on Saturday has released 32 names of Indian nationals who were onboard the boat as well as 15 fatalities, including two female, based on information and confirmation from Vietnam authorities.
Vietnam Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng has ordered urgent action by issuing an emergency directive and sending condolences to the victims' families as well as concern for the wounded.
PM Hưng has also ordered an urgent investigation to discover the cause of the fatal incident. The speedboat AG-26751 was operated by Vietnam's Ocean Pearl Island Co.
The sea was rough when the incident happened and even though other boats near the location tried to help the passengers and crew from the capsized boat before rescuers reaching the site, it's hard to do.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan have expressed their grief and condolences to the victims and families.
"Extremely saddened to learn about the tragic news of a boat accident involving Indian nationals near Phu Quoc, Vietnam. My sincere condolences to the families who lost their saved ones. My prayers for the early recovery of the injured survivors," PM Modi said through his official X account on Saturday.***
