December 23, 2025 | 23:10 (GMT+7)
Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao completes defense diplomacy voyage
PANO - On the morning of December 22, the delegation of the Vietnam People’s Navy led by Senior Captain Nguyen Vinh Nam, Deputy Commander of Naval Region 4, together with Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, returned to Cam Ranh Military Port, Khanh Hoa province, successfully concluding goodwill visits to China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.
Commander of Naval Region 4 Rear Admiral Nguyen Anh Tuan and troops of Brigade 162 welcomed the delegation and the ship at the port.
During the more than 5,000 nautical mile voyage, enduring long hours in rough seas and strong winds, the delegation and 015-Tran Hung Dao overcame all challenges to excellently fulfill the mission.
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The delegation and the crew of the 015-Tran Hung Dao salute the port upon arrival at Cam Ranh Military Port. |
In each port of call, the Vietnamese delegation received warm, attentive, and respectful hospitality from local authorities and the host navies. Activities included ship tours, sports exchanges, reception aboard the 015-Tran Hung Dao, and joint maritime exercise, leaving strong impressions and a positive image of Vietnam’s country, its people, military, and navy.
The successful voyage helped deepen friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the visited countries, as well as maintain peace, stability, security, and prosperity in the region and worldwide.
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Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao docks at Cam Ranh Military Port on December 22 morning. |
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Head delegate reports voyage results to the leadership of Naval Region 4 Command. |
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Leaders of Naval Region 4 Command present flowers to the delegation and the crew. |
Sr. Capt. Nguyen Vinh Nam said the trip once again affirmed the capability, professionalism, and determination of the Vietnam People’s Navy in general and the crew of the 015-Tran Hung Dao in particular. It also provided opportunities for young officers and the ship’s crew to enhance professional expertise, soft skills, and gain valuable experience. This helped build a generation of young officers strong in will and solid in expertise, further affirming the capability and standing of the Vietnam People’s Navy.
He expressed his belief that the crew and young officers of the Vietnam People’s Navy will continue to grow and improve, overcoming all challenges in future international integration and defense diplomacy activities.
Reported by Manh Hung
Translated by Mai Huong