Vietnamese, Cambodian navies’ 80th joint patrol successfully wrapped up

Vietnamese crew on Ship 265 greeting their peers from Cambodian ship 1144

During the joint patrol, the two sides carried out the “Hello ASEAN” naval greeting protocol, exchanged information, practiced semaphore flag signaling, and observed the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) used by Western Pacific navies.

Captain Bui Duc Dong, Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff of Brigade 175, who led the Vietnamese patrol ship, noted that in addition to following the joint patrol coordination regulations, both crews also used communication channels to encourage local fishermen to comply with laws and other fishing regulations and respect each country’s maritime sovereignty.

Practicing semaphore flag signaling during the joint patrol

The two navies also organized at-sea exchanges and gift-giving activities, helping enhance mutual understanding and trust, contributing to maintaining peace, security, and stability in the historic Vietnam - Cambodia waters.

Translated by Mai Huong