Tuesday, 12:07, 10/06/2025

DK1 platform - the guardian of Vietnamese sovereignty at sea

VOV.VN trên Google News
VOV.VN - Amid harsh weather conditions, the DK1/19 platform stands resilient against crashing waves, proudly keeping the Vietnamese national flag flying high, a steadfast symbol of the country’s unwavering sovereignty over its seas and islands.
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During a recent visit to the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and DK1 platform, a working delegation comprising 100 leaders and journalists from press agencies and journalist associations across Vietnam arrive at the DK1/19 platform just as a storm rolls in, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
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After a while, the rain gradually eases, allowing small boats to ferry members of the delegation from the fisheries surveillance vessel KN-290 to the DK1/19 platform.
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Offshore platforms in general and the DK1/19 platform in particular serve as sovereign landmarks, firmly asserting Vietnam’s sacred maritime sovereignty.
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As each person climbs the ladder to the platform, they must time their steps with the rising waves to avoid injury, because hesitation could result in the boat slamming against their heels.
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The foundation of the DK1/19 platform stands solid and unwavering in the vast open sea. The platform is designed to protect the country's maritime sovereignty  and to achieve strategic objectives for the development of the maritime economy.
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The DK1/19 platform, like all DK1 platforms, is built to be strong and resilient, providing secure living and working conditions for officers and soldiers stationed at sea.
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Despite harsh and windy conditions, officers and soldiers on the platform cultivate green vegetable gardens amid the sea and sky to supplement their daily meals.
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A solar power system located beside the helicopter landing pad provides electricity for daily life and operations on the DK1/19 platform.
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A naval soldier stands guard on the DK1/19 platform. These sea-based soldiers are known for their steel spirit and unwavering determination to maintain their post in the open sea.
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The delegation visits and holds a working session with officers and soldiers stationed on the DK1/19 platform.
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Ngo Minh Hien, vice president of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), presents radios as special gifts to officers and soldiers stationed on the DK1/19 platform.
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