December 20, 2017 | 21:53 (GMT+7)
Coast Guard Command and Maritime Administration reinforce cooperation
PANO - The Coast Guard Command under the Ministry of National Defense and the Vietnam Maritime Administration under the Ministry of Transport on December 19 reviewed their coordination.
At the meeting, the two sides stressed their close cooperation and advisory function-performance on missions, including maritime safety and security, sea environment pollution prevention, and search and rescue.
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Coast guards rescuing a troubled trawler at sea. Photo: thanhnien.vn |
This year, they exchanged 472 alerts about search and rescue at sea and seaports. The coast guard force mobilized 66 vehicles, coordinated with agencies and units under the Vietnam Maritime Administration to conduct search and rescue missions, saving 269 people, finding 22 bodies and towing 30 distressed boats ashore.
Joint forces also identified both domestic and international ships transporting illegal goods on the Vietnamese waters.
They teamed up with other local forces to boost information dissemination on law and ensuring safety and security while operating at sea for ship owners and fishermen.
They also pointed out shortcomings during coordination and reached a consensus on reinforcing maritime information exchange, organizing security exercises and effectively getting involved in missions on search and rescue at sea.
Translated by Mai Huong