Earlier, the trawler went adrift due to engine failure about 78 nautical miles Northeast of Cua Hoi (Nghe An province) while fishing at sea. Coast guard troops inquring after fishermen of the distressed trawler After receiving the mayday signal, the command sent on-duty ship CSB 3005 from Dong Mui Ron (Ha Tinh province) for a rescue mission. The ship approached the drifting trawler, gave first aid to the crewmen, and then towed the trawler to Lach Quen of Nghe An province. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Coast guard ship rescues troubled trawler
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Vietnam Coast Guard ship makes first visit to India
The CBS 8001 reached the coast of Chennai City after traveling 3,575 nautical miles from Hanoi, the New Indian Express reported. Major-General Nguyen Van Son, Commandant of Vietnam Coast Guard, and Inspector-General Paramesh Sivamani, Commander of India’s Coast Guard Eastern Region, welcomed the ship and its crew. The four-day maiden visit aims to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, particularly in tackling maritime security threats, including human trafficking, piracy and drugs and firearms smuggling, the report said. The two countries’ Coast Guards will take part in a joint exercise off Chennai Thursday to promote inter-operability between the two forces. Five ships, one helicopter and one Dornier aircraft from the Indian Coast Guard will participate in the exercise, which will include the visiting Vietnamese Coast Guard ship and the research vessel Sagar Manjusha from India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology. Previously on Monday, a six-member … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard ship makes first visit to India
Vietnam Coast Guard vessel pays first visit to India
Vietnamese and Indian coast guards (Source: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Vessel 8001 from the High Command of Vietnam Coast Guard, Zone 3, led by Vice Commander Sen. Lt. Col. Nguyen Minh Khanh docked in Chennai port on October 2, beginning its visit to India at the invitation of Rear Admiral Paramesh, Commander of the Indian Coast Guard Eastern Region. This was the first time a vessel of the Vietnam Coast Guard had visited India. Following the welcome ceremony, officers of the Indian Coast Guard Eastern Region, as well as officials and students of Chennai city were invited onto the vessel. During October 2-6, the Vietnamese coast guard delegation will pay a courtesy call to the Command of the Indian Coast Guard Eastern Region, visit the Chennai search and rescue centre to share experience in legal enforcement at sea and preventing piracy, and conduct cultural and sports exchanges with their Indian counterparts. Earlier on October 1, the Vietnam Coast … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard vessel pays first visit to India
US delivers six coastal patrol boats to Vietnam Coast Guard
The handover ceremony coincided with U.S. Vice Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Fred M. Midgette's first visit to Vietnam. Six Metal Shark patrol boats can reach speeds of up to 50 knots (93 km per hour). According to a deal worth US$20 million, boats are part of the delivery of a training center, a maintenance workshop, a boat lift. The event aims to enhance the cooperative relationship between the United States and Vietnam. By THUY VU – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: coastal patrol boats Vietnam Coast Guard Six Metal Shark patrol boats … [Read more...] about US delivers six coastal patrol boats to Vietnam Coast Guard
US delivers six patrol boats to Vietnam’s Coast Guard
By Phan Anh  March 29, 2018 | 09:37 pm GMT+7 U.S. Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink, Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Dam, Commander of Vietnam Coast Guard, Vice Admiral Fred M. Midgette, Commander for U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Consul General Mary Tarnowka and Vietnamese officials in Phu Quoc on March 28, 2018. Photo by the U.S. Embassy of Vietnam The boats are part of a $20 million hardware and infrastructure package. The U.S. transferred $20 million worth of hardware to Vietnam’s Coast Guard on Thursday as the countries continue to boost ties. Vietnam’s Coast Guard Region 4 Station on the southern Phu Quoc Island took delivery of a boat lift, a navigation simulator, vehicles and six Metal Shark patrol boats, while a training center and maintenance facility are also part of the deal, according to a U.S. Embassy press release. The event coincided with U.S. Vice Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Fred M. … [Read more...] about US delivers six patrol boats to Vietnam’s Coast Guard