July 05, 2017 | 21:47 (GMT+7)
Vietnam, US hold eighth Naval Engagement Activity in Khanh Hoa
The US Navy’s littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS-4) and salvage ship USNS Salvor (ARS-52) anchored at Cam Ranh international seaport in the Central province of Khanh Hoa to join the eighth Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) between the two countries’ navies.
Commander Douglas Meagher introducing the command section of the US Navy’s littoral combat ship USS Coronado
Accordingly, from July 5-10, along with cultural and sport activities, the eighth NEA will focus on exchanging skills related to military medicine, maritime security, search and rescue at sea, and the enforcement of a code of conduct for unexpected confronts at sea.
On the afternoon of July 5, in Nha Trang city, leaders of the provincial People’s Committee are expected to host a reception for senior officers of the US naval delegation.
This is the first time the NEA has been organized in Khanh Hoa province since its inception in 2010.
Source: VNA