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
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Vietnam Coast Guard ship pays first visit to India
Ship CBS 8001 docks at Chennai port, India. This was the first time a ship of the Vietnam Coast Guard had visited India, marking the development of the special ties between the Vietnam Coast Guard and India Coast Guard. Following the welcome ceremony, officers of the Indian Coast Guard Eastern Region and officials and students of Chennai city visited the vessel. During their stay in India, 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 center to share experience in law enforcement at sea and preventing piracy, conduct sports exchanges with their Indian peers and visit some cultural facilities in the city. The hosts visit ship CBS 8001. Earlier on October 1, the Vietnam Coast Guard and Indian Coast Guard held high-level talks in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation in maritime security and safety. The six-member Vietnamese delegation was led by … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard ship pays 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
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NA Chairwoman Ngan presents a third-class Military Order to the Vietnam Coast Guard in recognition of its achievements. (Source: VNA) Addressing a ceremony to mark 20 years of the traditional day of the Vietnam Coast Guard in Hanoi on August 28th, the top legislator stressed the important role of Vietnam’s seas and islands in national construction and defence. The Party and State consistently pursue the policy of protecting and developing the sea-based economy, she said. Citing the Maritime Strategy until 2020 and the Maritime Law, Ngan added that the National Assembly is expected to adopt a Law on Vietnam Coast Guard during its upcoming sixth session. To better fulfill its role, the Vietnam Coast Guard should carry forward achievements and overcome shortcomings, while seriously implementing the Party’s guidelines and policies on military and national defence, she said. The NA Chairwoman urged the force to work harder in order to improve combat capacity of all-level Party … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard
Vietnam Coast Guard asked to better support fishermen
President Tran Dai Quang (seventh from left) presents gifts to delegates. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Tran Dai Quang on August 15 requested the Vietnam Coast Guard to continue coordinating with authorities of island communes and districts to provide more effective and practical assistance for fishermen. During a meeting in Hanoi with outstanding representatives of the force, authorities and fishermen of 11 island communes and districts, and representatives from businesses and socio-political organisations on the occasion of the 20th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Coast Guard (August 28), the State leader also reaffirmed that sea and islands hold an extremely important position and role in the national construction and defence. He asked authorities of the coastal localities, including island communes and districts, to continue turning the Party and State’s policies, especially the Vietnam Maritime Strategy till 2020, into specific plans and measures … [Read more...] about Vietnam Coast Guard asked to better support fishermen