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On September 6th, the Kien Giang Maritime Port Authority announced the suspension of high-speed ferry services from Rach Gia City. Specifically, ferry services on routes such as Rach Gia and Ha Tien to Phu Quoc and Nam Du, and vice versa, will be temporarily suspended. The Rach Gia to Hon Son route and vice versa, which is managed by the inland port authority, will continue to operate normally.
On the same morning, after receiving notification of the temporary suspension of services, ferry companies also informed their agents and passengers about the suspension of ferry services so that passengers could plan their schedules accordingly. They also refunded ticket money or rescheduled trips to later when services resumed.
Due to the impact of Typhoon Yagi and to ensure passenger safety, the Kien Giang Provincial Maritime Port Authority has temporarily suspended ferry services.
According to the Kien Giang Meteorological and Hydrological Station's forecast, due to the influence of typhoon number 3, the sea area of Kien Giang will be cloudy; showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected in many places in the morning and at noon. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes and gusts of wind at levels 7 and 8, with waves reaching approximately 2 meters in height.
Accordingly, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Kien Giang province requested that the People's Committees of districts and cities closely monitor the weather forecasts and warnings regarding the development of typhoon No. 3, and promptly and fully inform all levels of government and the people so that they can proactively prevent, respond to, and minimize damage.
"Passengers who booked tickets with us will receive a full refund and will not incur any fees," the Phu Quoc People's Committee assures customers of their rights.
The Provincial People's Committee requested that localities effectively implement the "four on-the-spot" principle and mobilize people to reinforce houses and warehouses; guide the implementation of measures to ensure safety for production, aquaculture, and ensure the safety of tourists visiting the islands during rainy and stormy days.
Previously, from August 31st to September 3rd, Kien Giang province experienced heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, and large waves, causing the collapse and roof damage of four houses in Go Quao and Vinh Thuan districts. A barge carrying construction materials sank in the waters off Hon Tre (Kien Hai), leaving three crew members adrift, who were fortunately rescued.
This is the second time this month that trains and ferries on the route have stopped operating due to bad weather.
Phu Quoc Island is 120 km from Rach Gia city and 45 km from Ha Tien city. There are more than 30 high-speed ferry trips from the mainland to Phu Quoc every day. Tickets purchased by the ferry companies are either refunded or exchanged for other trips.
Meanwhile, Phu Quoc High-Speed Ferry Joint Stock Company also announced that ferries from Vung Tau City to Con Dao, a distance of over 185 km, will cease operations on September 7th and 8th due to bad weather. There are three ferry trips per week from Vung Tau to Con Dao. This morning, ferries from Phan Thiet to Phu Quy Island in Binh Thuan, and from Sa Ky port to Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai, have also stopped operating.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that tonight, Super Typhoon Yagi, with maximum wind speeds of 201 km/h, will enter the Gulf of Tonkin, causing heavy rain and thunderstorms. The sea area from Binh Thuan to Kien Giang will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of tornadoes and gusts of wind reaching levels 8-9; waves will be 2-4 meters high.
