PhuQuyIsland is a tropical paradise set in a volcanic crater, rising from the sea off BinhThuanProvince. Its existence contradicts statements that there is no significant seismological activity in Binh Thuan province (there are also well known hot springs at the East and West ends of the province). Volcanic upwelling at Hon Cau near Ca Na Beach, and at Phu Quy island, keep the waters warm and provide vital nutrients for the reef ecosystem, making Binh Thuan province the best kept secret in South East Asia in regard to coral reef diving. PhuQuyIsland, whose name means "rich and precious," lies about 100 km to the east of PhanThietCity; close to the international maritime route and on the continental shelf. The Island is an important stop between the mainland and Truong Sa (SpratleyIsland) archipelago; 20 km further away. Its a "floating base;" providing services to ships fishing offshore via its seaport on TrieuDuongBeach. The island is 2,300 ha in area (16.5 sq km). The highest point … [Read more...] about Phu Quy Island Proposed Marine Protected Area
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Ho Chi Minh torch unveiled on Phu Quy island
(CPV) - The Ho Chi Minh torch on Cam Mountain was made known to the public for the first time by Phu Quy island district, Binh Thuan province on October 30th. The height of the torch is 19.5m, symbolic for that being the date of birth of Uncle Ho. The bust of Uncle Ho was transported from Da Nang City to Phu Quy island and erected on Cam Mountain, which is one of the two highest mountains on the island. Phu Quy district has also completely built the road from Linh Buu pagoda to the torch. The total cost of the project, which was started on January 2nd 2010, is more than 1.2 billion VND, which was raised from staff, soldiers and people living on the island. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh torch unveiled on Phu Quy island
Beautiful Phu Quy island at sea
Situated 120 kilometres to the southeast of Phan Thiet City in the central province of Binh Thuan, Phu Quy island was discovered in ancient times. During the exploitation of stones, people on the island found ancient graves that contained old and skillfully made items. At present, life is continuously developing on the island. Together with local people, soldiers of Vietnam People's Army protect the national sovereignty and enrich the island. Some pictures taken on the island: … [Read more...] about Beautiful Phu Quy island at sea
Work starts on Phu Quy island wind-power plant
The PetroVietnam Power Corporation yesterday began construction on a project to build the Phu Quy wind-power plant on Phu Quy Island in central Binh Thuan Province. The plant, with a total investment of more than VND335 billion (US$17.08 million), is expected to open in February 2011. It will have a capacity of 6MW, including three 2MW turbines, with an annual electricity output of about 25.4 million Kwh. The plant will operate together with a diesel-power plant now located on the island. Project contractors include the Viet Nam Electronics and Informatics Joint-Stock Corporation (VEIC), the Viettronic Joint-Stock Company (VIETCT) and the Amec Technology Joint-Stock company. The electricity supply from the diesel plant has a total capacity of only 3,000kW, and only works for 16 hours per day. Because of the shortage of power, residents and businesses on the island have to use generators that have a total capacity of about 1,000kW. The project will help ease the current power shortage … [Read more...] about Work starts on Phu Quy island wind-power plant
Icy winds isolate Phu Quy Island
Icy winds from the north have isolated Phu Quy Island in south central Binh Thuan Province for 10 days, creating a shortage of food and other supplies for residents. About 2,000 island boats and dozens of other vessels from the mainland have been forced to take shelter in island ports to escape the wind gusts and rough seas. Vice chairman of Phu Quy's People's Committee Ta Minh Nhut said the bad weather had stopped boat communication between the island and Phan Thiet Town on the coast, more than 107 kilometres away. Regular supplies are normally ferried to the island every two days. Cargo and passenger ships plying the route have been stranded at Phan Thiet Port and Phu Quy Port for more than a week because of wind speeds up to 61kph. As a result, food prices on the island have doubled. Leaf vegetables are being sold for VND15,000 ($0.7) per kilo, double that of two weeks ago, while the cheapest fish is between VND50,000 ($2.3) and VND80,000 ($3.8) per kilo. There is also a shortage of … [Read more...] about Icy winds isolate Phu Quy Island