Brigade 955 - a bridge connecting Truong Sa archipelago with the mainland

PANO - Over the past years, troops of Brigade 955 have overcome many difficulties and challenges to safeguard national sovereignty over sea and islands, and transport delegations and goods from the mainland to the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, Khanh Hoa province in a safe manner. It is considered a bridge connecting the mainland with the Truong Sa archipelago.

GDP’s delegation visits and inspects Truong Sa archipelago and DK1 platforms

General Staff’s delegation visits Truong Sa Archipelago and DK 1/16 platform

Photo exhibition on Truong Sa archipelago held

These days, ships of Brigade 955 are bringing working delegations to the Truong Sa archipelago. In order to ensure safety during each journey, the unit’s leaders attach much importance to the preparation work in all fields, especially raising troops’ awareness of their responsibility and solidarity. Captain Do Van Son, Political Commissar of Brigade 955, noted that in addition to assigning tasks to each naval soldier, leaders at all levels also took care of troops via practical activities, and made thorough preparations in terms of logistics supplies and technical services during task performance.

Ship 986 of Brigade 955 towing a trawler in distress.

Ship 571 of Brigade 955 bringing a working delegation to the Truong Sa archipelago

The building of an exemplary and outstanding unit plays an important role as the troops operate independently. The brigade’s chain-of-command directed affiliated units to take measures, especially building exemplary and outstanding examples of ships, encouraging troops to boost training, promoting the role of Party members and pioneering role of youths during task performance, among others.

Troops of Ship Truong Sa 22, Brigade 955 implementing rescue mission at sea

Therefore, the brigade has sent hundreds of ships to transport goods and people with absolute safety. Ships on duty at sea have also overcome difficulties in harsh weather conditions to detect thousands of people violating national sovereignty over sea.

Troops during a training session

The troops have also well implemented search and rescue missions, helped fishermen in distress at sea. They consider the task the order from heart.

Presenting national flags and life jackets to fishermen in Ninh Chu fishing port, Ninh Hai district, Ninh Thuan province

Despite harsh weather conditions, the troops are present to support fishermen at sea whenever needed. Since its establishment, the unit has rescued 18 trawlers with more than 300 fishermen, and provided them with fresh water and food.

Translated by Chung Anh