Vietnamese, Philippine coast guards conduct joint training on search and rescue operations, fire prevention and firefighting

The farewell ceremony of the vessel took place at Tien Sa port with the attendance of representatives from the Vietnamese and Philippine functional agencies.

The farewell ceremony for the vessel BRP Gabriela Silang at Tien Sa port

Representatives from the Vietnamese and Philippine functional agencies at the event

Troops of Coast Guard Region 2 bidding farewell to the vessel BRP Gabriela Silang at Tien Sa port

After departing from Tien Sa Port, Ship 8002 of Vietnam’s Coast Guard Region 2 and vessel BRP Gabriela Silang of the Philippine Coast Guard conducted a joint training session. The training’s contents focused on simulated scenarios involving search and rescue operations at sea, as well as fire prevention and firefighting.

The vessel BRP Gabriela Silang leaving Tien Sa port

Ship 8002 and the vessel BRP Gabriela Silang training at sea

The session was successfully concluded, meeting all set targets and requirements and ensuring absolute safety. It showed smooth and effective coordination between the two forces. This activity contributed to strengthening mutual understanding and enhancing collaboration capabilities in joint maritime operations.

Crew-members from Ship 8002 bidding farewell to the vessel BRP Gabriela Silang after the joint training

The visit and joint training of vessel BRP Gabriela Silang contributed to deepening the friendship, cooperation, mutual understanding, and trust between the two countries’ coast guard forces.

Translated by Quynh Oanh