Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island, killing 15, including Indian nationals

A tourist boat tragically capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island on Saturday, July 11, 2026, resulting in the deaths of 15 individuals, all of whom were Indian nationals. The vessel, carrying a total of 36 people including 32 Indian tourists and four crew members, encountered rough seas with heavy winds and high waves near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island, approximately 400 meters offshore.

Twenty-one people were rescued from the accident, though initial rescue efforts were challenged by the rough conditions and passengers trapped inside the overturned boat. The Indian Embassy in Vietnam has established emergency response centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to provide assistance and information to the affected families.