Kien Giang province receives naval ships

At the handover ceremony

These ships were manufactured by Factory Z124 and Factory X51 under the General Department of Defense Industry and Factory X55 under the Department of Technical Services, Naval Service.

At the handover ceremony, the provincial maritime militia flotilla briefed delegates on ships’ activities over the past time. Meanwhile, the standing maritime militia flotilla in the 2019-2022 period and the provincial military command toured the ships and checked their quality as well as proposed issues that need solving in the coming time.

After receiving ships, the standing maritime militia flotilla will conduct training courses for troops to improve their professional skills and effectively use the ships while ensuring fishing activities and promoting economic development.

Ships at the handover ceremony

In addition, the unit will work closely with functional forces to thoroughly grasp situations, maintain a peaceful sea environment, prevent crimes, protect fishermen, safeguard national sovereignty over sea and islands, conduct search and rescue missions, among others.

Translated by Quynh Oanh