November 12, 2026 | 17:06 (GMT+7)
Song Thu Corporation launches offshore search and rescue vessel CN-66
PANO - On November 11, Song Thu Corporation under the General Department of Defense Industry in coordination with the Department of Search and Rescue under the General Staff organized the launching ceremony for the third offshore search and rescue vessel CN-66.
The vessel has a maximum length of 65.25m; maximum width of 10.15m; side height of 5.3m; full load displacement: 767.3 tons; maximum speed of 24 nautical miles/hour. The vessel has a continuous operating time at sea of 20 days and nights; an operating range of about 4,000 nautical miles; and the ability to withstand waves up to level 7-8 and winds up to level 9-10. The vessel has 14 crew-members; a capacity of 120 victims; and a rescue team, medics, and doctors of 21 people.
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Delegates press the button to launch the offshore search and rescue vessel CN-66. |
After completing the new construction, putting the vessel into use will contribute to the search, rescue, and salvation of people and vehicles in distress at sea; firefighting; towing distressed vessels; providing first aid medicine for victims; transporting and evacuating people and assets in natural disaster response situations; and participating in training, drills, and coordinating the processing of search and rescue information.
Recently, with a high spirit of determination, Song Thu Corporation has actively coordinated with the investor’s Project Management Board, supervisory consulting units, and registry representatives to organize and implement the new construction, coordinating the construction to complete the vessel’s items.
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Delegates tour the vessel. |
After launching, Song Thu Corporation will actively and pro-actively coordinate closely with the Project Management Board and related agencies and units to implement and complete the remaining work and items so that the vessel can be inspected, handed over, and put into operation on schedule, ensuring high quality, aesthetics, safety, efficiency, and the best quality.
Translated by Minh Anh