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
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Japan Coast Guard ship starts Vietnam visit
Japan Coast Guard Training Vessel, the Kojima, docked at Tien Sa Port on July 24. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Japan Coast Guard Training Vessel, the Kojima, with 80 officers and crew members on board, docked at Tien Sa Port, the central coastal city of Da Nang on July 24 to begin a five-day visit to Vietnam. The delegation, led by Colonel Tonosaki Hironoby, was welcomed by leaders of the municipal Department of External Affairs, the High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard, the High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Zone 2, the High Command of the Da Nang Border Guard, and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam. During their stay, they will pay a courtesy call to leaders of the municipal People’s Committee, and visit the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre Region II and the High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Zone 2 in Ky Ha district, Quang Nam province. As per the plan, the Japanese guests will join a sport exchange event, and visit famous tourist attractions in Da Nang … [Read more...] about Japan Coast Guard ship starts Vietnam visit
South Korean coast guard ship starts four-day visit in central Vietnam
A South Korean coast guard training ship docked at Da Nang's Tien Sa Port on Monday to start a four-day visit to the central city. The Korea Coast Guard Academy's vessel Badaro (3011 HAM) carries a crew of 145 officers and 44 sailors led by Kim Dong Jin, head of the academy's HR department. Upon arrival, the crew was welcomed by Da Nang officials and representatives from the Vietnam Coast Guard, according to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. The training ship Badaro docked at Tien Sa Port on Monday. Photo by VnExpress/N.D. During the visit, the ship's crew will get to explore the city and conduct a joint search and rescue exercise with the Vietnam Coast Guard. Speaking at the meeting, Da Nang officials hailed the effective cooperation between the two countries' maritime forces. The city also called for deepening cooperation and exchanges in multiple fields, such as search and rescue and maritime safety and security, Tuoi Tre reported. This … [Read more...] about South Korean coast guard ship starts four-day visit in central Vietnam
U.S. transfers High Endurance Cutter to Vietnam Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard has transferred a high endurance cutter to the Vietnam Coast Guard during a ceremony in Honolulu on Thursday morning local time, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard has transferred a high endurance cutter to the Vietnam Coast Guard during a ceremony in Honolulu on Thursday morning local time, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi said Friday. The ship, which will be renamed CSB 8020, is expected to improve the Vietnam Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, increase its capacity to perform maritime law enforcement operations, and conduct search and rescue and other humanitarian response operations. “This cutter provides a concrete and significant symbol of the U.S-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership,” said U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Michael J. Haycock, assistant commandant for acquisition and chief acquisition officer. “The Coast Guard is honored to see this vessel continue to preserve global peace and prosperity as a part of … [Read more...] about U.S. transfers High Endurance Cutter to Vietnam Coast Guard
Vietnam Coast Guard receives High Endurance Cutter from US
(CPV) - The US Coast Guard transferred a High Endurance Cutter to the Vietnam Coast Guard during a ceremony in Honolulu on May 25th. Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Dam, Commander of the VCG, and Rear Adm. Michael J. Haycock, assistant commandant for acquisition and chief acquisition officer, US Coast Guard, shake hands. The cutter will continue to serve the maritime community on the opposite side of the Pacific. Members of the VCG embark CSB-8020 during a transfer of command ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, May 25th, 2017. After nearly 50 years of service in the US Coast Guard, the former Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau was officially transferred to Vietnam. The ship, which will be renamed CSB 8020, is expected to improve the Vietnam Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, increase its capacity to perform maritime law enforcement operations, and conduct search and rescue and other humanitarian response operations. “This cutter provides a concrete and … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard receives High Endurance Cutter from US