Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel Akitsushima visits Da Nang
VOV.VN - Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel, the Akitsushima, with 60 officers and crew members on board, docked at Tien Sa Port, the central coastal city of Da Nang, on January 19 beginning a five-day visit to Vietnam.
The vessel led by Rear Admiral and Japan Coast Guard Vice Commander Takashi Toru is to visit Da Nang from January 19 to 23. The visit is part of regular exchange and cooperation activities between the maritime law enforcement agencies of Vietnam and Japan.
During the visit, the officers and sailors of the Japan Coast Guard will pay courtesy calls to the leaders of the Da Nang municipal People's Committee, the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre No. 2, the Vietnam Coast Guard Zone 2, and tour around local cultural sites in Da Nang city.
The port call reflects ongoing efforts by both sides to enhance mutual understanding, build trust and promote practical cooperation between their maritime law enforcement forces, contributing to the strengthening of the Vietnam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace and prosperity.
A representative of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 2 reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Japan, particularly in areas such as maritime security and safety, search and rescue, and law enforcement at sea.
Representatives of the Japanese delegation expressed their desire to further deepen exchanges, joint training and operational coordination, with a view to contributing to peace, stability and maritime security in the region. Vietnam–Japan relations have continued to grow in depth in recent years, with defence and maritime security cooperation emerging as a key pillar of bilateral ties.
The Akitsushima (PLH32) is a large patrol vessel of the Japanese Coast Guard, capable of conducting maritime patrols, search and rescue operations, and humanitarian assistance missions. It is approximately 150m long, 17m wide, with a displacement of up to 6,500 tonnes. It can simultaneously carry two helicopters. In addition, this patrol vessel is equipped with two 20mm cannons and two 40mm cannons.
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