Vietnamese frigate joins fleet review marking Day of Russian Navy

Apart from the fleet review in Vladivostok city with the presence of Vietnamese ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh and Vietnamese Consul General in the city Nguyen Hoang Viet, other ceremonies to mark the Russian Navy’s Day were held at the same time in six Russian port cities.

Fourteen units, 12 fighters, 35 warships and submarines of the Russian Navy and two invited ships, frigate 016-Quang Trung of Vietnam and vessel Davao del Sur (LD-602) of the Philippines, joined the fleet review in Vodnaya port.

Participating units recaptured the formation and development of the Russian Navy in general and of the Pacific Fleet in particular.

At the opening ceremony, Russia’s anti-terrorism task force, marine, and other forces related to law enforcement at sea, search and rescue under the Pacific Fleet demonstrated their latest commissioned weapons and technical equipment in line with combat scenarios.

Artistic acts in praise of the tradition of the Russian military and navy were performed at the meeting.

Addressing the fleet review, Far Eastern Mayor Kojemyako Oleg Nikolaevich congratulated war veterans, officers and sailors of the Russian Navy and of the Pacific Fleet on the Day of the Russian Navy. He acknowledged the Russian Navy’s contribution to the peaceful life and happiness of the Russian people as well as to peace and stability in the region and the world.

After sailing over 2,300 nautical miles, the 016-Quang Trung has become the first Vietnamese ship taking part in a fleet review on the Day of the Russian Navy. The participation of the Vietnamese ship in the event has promoted the flourishing friendship and cooperation between the two militaries and navies, thereby contributing to boosting Vietnam-Russia’s traditional friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership.

A ship formation in the fleet review

Frigate 016-Quang Trung of Vietnam takes the position

Vietnamese officers and sailors at the ceremony marking the Day of the Russian Navy

Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh (first from left, first line), and other delegates at the event

Vietnamese officers and sailors on the 016-Quang Trung saluting the vessel reviewing the ship formation

The vessel carrying the Far Eastern Mayor, Commander of the Pacific Fleet, and other delegates docks at the port after a fleet review

The delegation of the Pacific Fleet at the ceremony

Forces under the Pacific Fleet perform at the ceremony.

Reported by Phuc Thang-Vu Huong from Vladivostok city, Russia

Translated by Mai Huong