15 people were killed after a boat carrying several Indian tourists overturned near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, according to the Indian Embassy in Hanoi. There were 36 passengers on board the vessel.
21 people were rescued and taken to hospital, including two in critical condition, as per the state media. The Indian mission has set up control rooms to assist those affected.
The boat reportedly overturned shortly after leaving Hon May Rut Ngoai island for An Thoi Port, amid rough seas and strong winds. All passengers and crew members fell into the water.
Sharing the update on X, the embassy wrote, “In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam. Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing.”
In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few hours ago.
Exact details of the incident are being ascertained as search and rescue operations by local authorities are ongoing.
In order to provide information…
— India in Vietnam (@AmbHanoi) July 11, 2026
The embassy added that local authorities are working to establish the exact details of the incident.
To support the affected tourists and their families, the Indian mission has opened control rooms at two locations: the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and the Embassy in Hanoi.
Those seeking information or assistance can reach the control room in Ho Chi Minh City at: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414.
The control room in Hanoi can be contacted at: +84 91 308 9165.
The Indian mission said both control rooms are available for any queries or support related to the incident.
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